Thailand has many public holiday’s throughout the year. From government holiday’s to religious ones, there is something to honor or celebrate almost every month in Thailand.
The following list provides the major public holiday’s. On some of the Buddhist holiday’s bars are closed and alcohol sale if forbidden. If you are coming to Thailand and want to enjoy a beer or three, you’ll probably want to avoid those dates. We include which of Thailand’s holiday’s don’t allow alcohol in the table as well.
Table Legend
Bars are usually open
Bars are usually closed, alcohol sales not allowed
New holiday or event, bars not likely to close but currently unknown
Notes
Bar closure information is based on what has happened in the past. The government can make changes at anytime, even the day before.
Also bear in mind this is a list of the major holiday’s in Thailand. There can be other regional or local bar closure / alcohol bans issued as well
| Holiday | Date | Notes | Bars Open? |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan 01 | The start of the Western New Year’s celebration in Thailand. | |
| Chinese New Year | Jan 25 | ||
| Makha Bucha | Feb 8 | ||
| Chakri Day | Apr 06 | ||
| Songkran Festival | Apr 13 Apr 14 Apr 15 | The Songkran Festival in Thailand. While only three days, in places like Pattaya, the celebration can last a week. | |
| Labor Day | May 01 | ||
| Visakha Bucha Day | May 06 | ||
| Royal Ploughing Ceremony | May 11 | ||
| H.M. The Queen’s Birthday | Jun 03 | ||
| Asanha Bucha | Jul 05 | ||
| Buddhist Lent | Jul 06 | ||
| H.M. The King’s Birthday – Rama X | Jul 28 | Birthday of the recently crowned King Vajiralongkorn – Rama X | |
| H.M Queen Mother’s Birthday | Aug 12 | Also Mother’s Day in Thailand | |
| End of Buddhist Lent | Oct 01 | Also known as Wan Awk Phansa | |
| Passing of King Bhumibol – Rama IX | Oct 13 | A new holiday in Thailand after the passing of the King in 2016 | |
| Chulalongkorn Memorial Day | Oct 23 | ||
| Loy Krathong | Nov 1 | Not technically a holiday, but a major national festival | |
| Father’s Day in Thailand | Dec 07 (Oberserved) | H.M. The King’s Birthday – King Bhumibol (Rama IX) | |
| Thai Constitution Day | Dec 10 | ||
| New Year’s Eve | Dec 31 |