| Date |
Name |
Local name |
Remarks |
|
1 January |
New Year's Day |
Thai:
วันขึ้นปีใหม่ (RTGS: Wan Khuen Pi
Mai) |
Celebrates beginning of the
solar and Gregorian year. From 1889–1941, this was held on
1 April. |
| Full moon, 3rd Thai lunar
month (February) |
Magha Puja |
วันมาฆบูชา (Wan Makha Bucha) |
Buddhist observance
commemorating the Buddha's teaching of Ovada Patimokkha. |
|
6 April |
Chakri Memorial Day |
วันจักรี (Wan Chakkri) |
Commemorates the establishment
of the Chakri Dynasty and the founding of Bangkok by King Buddha Yodfa
Chulaloke in 1782. Officially known as King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke the
Great Day and Chakri Dynasty Memorial Day (วันพระบาทสมเด็จพระพุทธยอดฟ้าจุฬาโลกมหาราชและวันที่ระลึกมหาจักรีบรมราชวงศ์). |
|
13 April –
15 April |
Songkran Festival |
วันสงกรานต์ (Wan Songkran) |
Traditional Thai new year, and
prime holiday of the year; many people return home for family reunions
during this period. The first day is known as
วันมหาสงกรานต์ (Wan Maha Songkran),
the second as วันเนา (Wan Nao),
and the third as วันเถลิงศก (Wan
Thaloeng Sok). The 14th is also observed as Family Day. |
|
5 May |
Coronation Day |
วันฉัตรมงคล (Wan Chattra Mongkhon) |
Commemorates the coronation of
King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1950. |
| May, arbitrary date |
Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day |
วันพืชมงคล (Wan Phuetcha Mongkhon) |
Ceremony giving blessing to
the country's farmers. Each year's date is astrologically determined
and announced by the Royal Household Bureau. Officially known as
วันพระราชพิธีพืชมงคลจรดพระนังคัลแรกนาขวัญ (Wan Phra Ratcha
Phithi Phuetcha Monkhon Lae Charot Phra Nangkhan Raek Na Khwan). Also
observed as Farmer's Day. |
| Full moon, 6th Thai lunar
month (May) |
Vesak |
วันวิสาขบูชา (Wan Wisakha Bucha) |
Buddhist observance
commemorating the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. Also
observed as National Tree Day. |
| Full moon, 8th Thai lunar
month (July) |
Asalha Puja |
วันอาสาฬหบูชา (Wan Asanha Bucha) |
Buddhist observance
commemorating the Buddha's first discourse, the Dhammacakkappavattana
Sutta. |
| First waning moon, 8th Thai
lunar month (July) |
Beginning of Vassa |
วันเข้าพรรษา (Wan Khao Phansa) |
Buddhist observance marking
the beginning of Vassa, also known as Buddhist Lent. |
|
12 August |
HM the Queen's Birthday |
วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษาสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าฯ พระบรมราชินีนาถ (Wan
Chaloem Phra Chonmaphansa Somdet Phranang Chao Phra Boromma Rachininat) |
Commemorates the birthday of
Queen Sirikit in 1932; also observed as National Mother's Day (วันแม่แห่งชาติ;
Wan Mae Haeng Chat). |
|
23 October |
Chulalongkorn Day |
วันปิยมหาราช (Wan Piya Maharat) |
Commemorates the passing of
King Chulalongkorn in 1910. Piya Maharat is a nickname for the
King, meaning the beloved great king. |
|
5 December |
HM the King's Birthday |
วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษาพระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว (Wan Chaloem Phra
Chonmaphansa Phrabat Somdet Phra Chao Yuhua) |
Commemorates the birthday of
King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1927. Also observed as National Day and
National Father's Day. |
|
10 December |
Constitution Day |
วันรัฐธรรมนูญ ( Wan Rattha Thammanun) |
Commemorates the promulgation
of the first permanent constitution in 1932. |
|
31 December |
New Year's Eve |
วันสิ้นปี (Wan Sin Pi) |
Final day of the Gregorian
year. |
| Date |
Observance |
Local name |
Remarks |
| 2nd Saturday of January |
National Children's Day |
วันเด็กแห่งชาติ (Wan Dek Haeng Chat) |
Widely celebrated, especially
by governmental agencies, with many activities for children. Observed
on this day since 1965; was observed on the first Monday of October
from 1955–1964. |
|
14 January |
National Forest Conservation
Day |
วันอนุรักษ์ทรัพยากรป่าไม้ของชาติ (Wan Anurak Sappayakon Pa Mai
Khong Chat) |
Observance promoting the
conservation of the nation's forests and the work against
deforestation. |
|
16 January |
Teachers' Day |
วันครู (Wan Khru) |
Honours teachers countrywide.
Schools may observe this day as a holiday, especially those under the
authority of the Office of the Basic Education Commission. Observed
since 1957. |
|
18 January |
Elephant Duel Day |
วันยุทธหัตถี (Wan Yuttha Hatthi) |
Commemorates King Naresuan's
victorious elephant duel against the Burmese Uparaja, calculated to be
in 1593. Observed on this date since 2007. Officially known as
วันสมเด็จพระนเรศวรมหาราช (King
Naresuan the Great Day). |
|
25 January |
Royal Thai Armed Forces Day |
วันกองทัพไทย (Wan Kong Thap Thai) |
Used to commemorate the
elephant duel, but research showed the date to be inaccurate; however,
the Royal Thai Armed Forces Day is still observed on this date. |
|
2 February |
Inventor's Day |
วันนักประดิษฐ์ (Wan Nak Pradit) |
Commemorates the patent
registration of King Bhumibol's Chai Phatthana paddle wheel aerator in
1993. Observed since 1995. |
|
3 February |
Veterans' Day |
วันทหารผ่านศึก (Wan Thahan Phan Suek) |
Commemorates the founding of
the War Veterans Organization of Thailand. Remembrance ceremonies are
held at Victory Monument. |
|
24 February |
National Artist Day |
วันศิลปินแห่งชาติ (Wan Sinlapin Haeng Chat) |
National Artists are honoured
on this day, which commemorates King Buddha Loetla Nabhalai's birth. |
|
31 March |
King Nangklao Memorial Day |
วันที่ระลึกพระบาทสมเด็จพระนั่งเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัวฯ (Wan Thi Raluek
Phra Bat Somdet Phra Nangklao Chao Yuhua) |
Commemorates the birthday of
King Nangklao; observed since 1998. |
|
1 April |
Civil Service Day |
วันข้าราชการพลเรือน (Wan Kha Ratchakan Phonlaruean) |
Commemorates the enactment of
the first Civil Service Act in 1928; observed since 1979. |
|
2 April |
Thai Heritage Conservation Day |
วันอนุรักษ์มรดกไทย (Wan Anurak Moradok Thai) |
Commemorates the birthday of
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn; observed since 1995. |
|
30 April |
Consumer Protection Day |
วันคุ้มครองผู้บริโภค (Wan Khumkhrong Phu Borophok) |
Observed since 1980. |
|
1 May |
National Labour Day |
วันแรงงานแห่งชาติ (Wan Raeng Ngan Haeng Chat) |
Observed as a holiday by most
of the private sector. |
|
26 June |
Sunthorn Phu Day |
วันสุนทรภู่ (Wan Sunthon Phu) |
Commemorates the birth of
Sunthorn Phu in 1786. |
|
29 July |
National Thai Language Day |
วันภาษาไทยแห่งชาติ (Wan Phasa Thai Haeng Chat |
|
|
18 August |
National Science Day |
วันวิทยาศาสตร์แห่งชาติ (Wan Witthayasat Haeng Chat) |
Commemorates King Mongkut's
prediction and observation of a total solar eclipse in 1868. |
|
20 September |
National Youth Day |
วันเยาวชนแห่งชาติ (Wan Yaowachon Haeng Chat) |
Commemorates the birth dates
of Kings Chulalongkorn and Ananda Mahidol. |
|
24 September |
Mahidol Day |
วันมหิดล (Wan Mahidon) |
Commemorates the passing of
Prince Father Mahidol Adulyadej, the "Father of Thai Modern Medicine". |
|
13 October |
National Police Day |
วันตำรวจ (Wan Tamruat) |
|
|
21 October |
National Nurses' Day |
วันพยาบาลแห่งชาติ (Wan Phayaban Haeng Chat) |
Commemorates the birth of
Princess Srinagarindra the Princess Mother. |
|
25 November |
Vajiravudh Day |
วันวชิราวุธ (Wan Wachirawut) |
Commemorates the passing of
King Vajiravudh in 1925. |
|
1 December |
Damrong Rajanubhab Day |
วันดำรงราชานุภาพ (Wan Damrong Rachanuphap) |
Commemorates the passing of
Prince Damrong Rajanubhab. Observed since 2001. |
|
4 December |
Thai Environment Day |
วันสิ่งแวดล้อมไทย (Wan Singwaetlom Thai) |
Observed since 1991. |
|
15 December |
National Sports Day |
วันกีฬาแห่งชาติ (Wan Kila Haeng Chat) |
Commemorates King Bhumibol's
gold medal in sailing at the 1967 Southeast Asian Peninsular Games.
Observed since 1986. |
|
28 December |
King Taksin Memorial Day |
วันสมเด็จพระเจ้าตากสินมหาราช (Wan Somdet Phra Chao Taksin
Maharat) |
Commemorates the accession of
King Taksin in 1768. |
| Date |
Observance |
Local name |
Remarks |
|
2 February |
National Agriculture Day |
วันเกษตรแห่งชาติ (Wan Kaset Haeng Chat) |
|
| 1st day of the Chinese
calendar (February) |
Chinese New Year |
วันตรุษจีน (Wan Trut Chin) |
Observed by Thai Chinese and
parts of the private sector. Usually celebrated for three days,
starting on the day before the Chinese New Year's Eve. |
|
14 February |
Valentine's Day |
วันวาเลนไทน์ (Wan Walenthai) |
|
| 8th waning moon, 6th Thai
lunar month (May–June) |
Atthami Puja |
วันอัฐมีบูชา (Wan Atthami Bucha) |
Buddhist observance
commemorating the Buddha's cremation. |
| 5th day, 5th Chinese lunar
month |
Duanwu Festival |
วันไหว้ขนมจ้าง (Wan Wai Khanom Chang) |
Chinese festival |
|
1 July |
National Scout Day |
วันลูกเสือแห่งชาติ (Wan Luk Suea Haeng Chat) |
Commemorates the founding of
scouting in Thailand by King Vajiravudh in 1911. |
| Mid-year Bank Holiday |
วันหยุดกลางปีธนาคาร (Wan Yut Klang Pi Thanakhan) |
In contrast with bank holidays
in the United Kingdom, this holiday is observed only by banks. |
| 15th day, 7th Chinese lunar
month (August) |
Ghost Festival |
วันสารทจีน (Wan Sat Chin) |
Known as Sat Chin to
differentiate from Sat Thai (see below). |
| 15th day, 8th Chinese lunar
month (September) |
Moon Festival |
วันไหว้พระจันทร์ (Wan Wai Phra Chan) |
Chinese festival |
| New moon, 10th Thai lunar
month (September–October) |
Sat Thai Day |
วันสารทไทย (Wan Sat Thai) |
Traditional mid-year festival,
now celebrated mostly in Nakhon Si Thammarat |
| 1st–9th days, 9th Chinese
lunar month (September–October) |
Vegetarian Festival |
เทศกาลกินเจ (Thetsakan Kin Che) |
Usually corresponds with Sat
Thai Day, depending on the differences between the Thai and Chinese
lunar calendars. |
| Full moon, 11th Thai lunar
month (October) |
Pavarana |
วันออกพรรษา (Wan Ok Phansa) |
Marks the end of the
three-month Vassa and the beginning of the Kathina period the
following day. |
| Full moon, 12th Thai lunar
month (November) |
Loy Krathong |
วันลอยกระทง (Wan Loi Krathong) |
Observed as Yee Peng Lantern
Festival (ญี่เปง) in Chiangmai; it is the 2nd lunar month, Duean Yi
(เดือนญี่), of the old Lanna Kingdom calendar. |
|
25 December |
Christmas |
วันคริสต์มาส (Wan Khrit Mat) |
Religious for Christians and
widely observed commercially. |