January 1st – New Year's Day

The beginning of the new year is being celebrated. All schools, government offices, and banks are closed. Shops remain open. All airports, land borders, and seaports remain operational.

February 10 – Makha Bucha

Makha Bucha is one of the four major holidays of Theravada Buddhism in Thailand. On this day, Buddhists visit temples to perform merit rituals such as giving alms, meditating, and listening to sermons. Although Makha Bucha is a national holiday, banks and shopping malls remain open. From midnight to midnight on the holiday, the sale of alcohol is prohibited, meaning that no alcohol is available in supermarkets or bars. Pubs and bars remain closed.

April 6 – Chakri Commemoration Day

It is the founding day of the Chakri Dynasty, whose history stretches back over two centuries to the founding of the capital, Bangkok. The day is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the royal family, and all government offices, banks, and schools remain closed. Other businesses and enterprises are not affected by the festivities.

April 13th, 14th and 15th – Songkran

The Songkran festival is a time when families and friends gather to give thanks to elders and visit temples for prayer and offerings. Songkran literally means "to go over" or "to draw in." The Songkran festival is a major event in Thailand, welcoming the new year. Water plays a significant role in Songkran, especially in recent years, as water splashing has become a staple of the annual celebrations. If you visit Thailand during this time, be prepared to get soaked! Crowds roam around, throwing buckets and water pistols at each other, soaking just about everyone nearby. Appreciating family is another important aspect of the festival. Many Thais travel to their hometowns to spend time with elderly relatives. Buddhists also visit temples during Songkran, where water is poured over Buddha statues and the hands of Buddhist monks as a sign of respect.

May 1st – Labor Day

This is an international day commemorating the international labor movement. Both public institutions, including the Thai immigration authorities, and the private sector will remain closed. Shops and public transport will operate as usual.

May 4 – Coronation Day

This holiday commemorates the coronation of King Vajiralongkorn. Government offices, including the immigration office, the employment office, and schools, will be closed.

May 6 – Visakha Bucha

Visakha Bucha Day is one of the most important Buddhist holidays in the Thai calendar. It is significant because three important events in the Buddha's life took place on this day: 1) The Buddha's birth on this day. 2) The Buddha's attainment of enlightenment (Nirvana) on the same day. 3) His death on this day at the age of 80 in India.

Visakha Bucha Day is a special occasion to bring joy to those in need, such as the elderly, the disabled, and the sick. On this day, Buddhists distribute monetary and material donations to various charities throughout the country. Government offices and schools are closed, while banks and shopping malls remain open. From midnight to midnight on the holiday, the sale of alcohol is prohibited; that is, alcohol cannot be purchased in supermarkets, bars, or pubs.

May 21 – Royal Ploughing Ceremony (for government members only)

Today is a public holiday for government offices and schools. Private businesses remain open.

June 3rd – Queen's Birthday

This day commemorates the birthday of the Queen of Thailand, Queen Suthida, who was born on this day in 1978. Government offices, private offices, banks, and schools remain closed, but shopping malls are open.

July 6 – Asanha Bucha

Asanha Bucha Day is a public holiday in Thailand commemorating the day Buddha delivered his first sermon in Varanasi (India) over 2,500 years ago. Like many other Buddhist festivals and holidays, Thai Buddhists use Asanha Bucha Day to accumulate merit and visit their local temple. Banks and shopping malls remain open. From midnight to midnight on the holiday, the sale of alcohol is prohibited. This means that no alcohol is available in supermarkets or bars. Pubs and bars are closed. Those who still wish to go out can find alcoholic beverages in hotel bars.

July 7 – Buddhist Lent (for government employees only)

Today is a public holiday for government agencies, including immigration offices and schools. The private sector, such as banks, shopping malls, and entertainment venues, remains open.

July 28 – Birthday of King Vajiralongkorn

This day commemorates the birthday of the King of Thailand, King Vajiralongkorn, who was born on this day in 1952.

August 12 – Her Majesty Queen Sirikit's Birthday

The queen of the former King Bhumibol is honored with a public holiday on her birthday. This day is also called "Queen Mother's Birthday," as Queen Sirikit is the mother of the reigning King Vajiralongkorn. In Thailand, Mother's Day is celebrated on this day.

October 13 – Commemoration Day for King Bhumibol Adulyadej

This day commemorates the death of King Bhumibol (Rama IX) on October 13, 2016. Thailand's National Day is celebrated annually on October 13. However, since this day falls on a weekend, the holiday is observed on the following Monday. It is a public holiday, and schools and most businesses are closed.

October 23 – Chulalongkorn Day

Chulalongkorn Day, observed annually on October 23rd and usually celebrated by all businesses and organizations, commemorates the death of King Chulalongkorn, or Rama V, who died on that day in 1910. He is considered the modernizing monarch of the country, and the abolition of slavery in Thailand is regarded as one of his greatest achievements.

December 7 – Birthday of King Rama IX.

The former King Bhumibol, also known as Rama IX, is honored with a public holiday on his birthday. His actual birthday is December 5th, but this year the holiday for the government and private sector falls on December 7th. This day is also celebrated as Father's Day in Thailand.

December 10 – Constitution Day

This holiday commemorates Thailand's establishment of a constitutional monarchy in 1932. Constitution Day is traditionally celebrated throughout Thailand by displaying and venerating portraits of past and present Thai kings; it is also customary for government buildings to be illuminated and for civil and military parades to take place.

December 31 – New Year's Eve

Government offices, schools, and private offices will be closed for the New Year celebrations. Shopping and entertainment centers, public transportation, and the airport will remain open. The Thai Immigration Bureau will operate as usual at the airport, seaport, and land border.