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Pick a category or browse All. Holidays align with the Bank of Thailand calendar; other dates are guides we update over time—confirm anything important with the official source before you book or file paperwork.

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  • Reminder: 90-day immigration reporting (TM47)

    Legal & admin

    Jul 1, 2026

    Nationwide

    Long-stay visa holders must report address every 90 days (or use re-entry to reset the clock per current rules). Mark your own deadline—this is a mid-year nudge, not legal advice.

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  • H.M. the King's Birthday

    Public holiday

    Jul 28, 2026

    Nationwide

    His Majesty the King's birthday—public holiday.

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  • Asarnha Bucha Day

    Public holiday

    Jul 29, 2026

    Nationwide

    Major Buddhist holy day—alcohol sales restrictions in many areas.

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  • Thailand school year: second semester window

    Education

    Aug 1 – Sep 15, 2026

    Nationwide

    Rough mid-year window when many international and Thai schools run major terms and exams; exact dates vary by school—check your campus calendar.

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  • Queen Mother's Birthday / Mother's Day

    Public holiday

    Aug 12, 2026

    Nationwide

    Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother's birthday and Thailand's Mother's Day—public holiday.

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  • H.M. King Bhumibol Memorial Day

    Public holiday

    Oct 13, 2026

    Nationwide

    Memorial for King Rama IX—public holiday.

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  • King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day

    Public holiday

    Oct 23, 2026

    Nationwide

    Commemorates King Rama V—public holiday.

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  • Loy Krathong / Yi Peng (evening festivals)

    Cultural

    Nov 3 – Nov 4, 2026

    Nationwide (Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Sukhothai…)

    Major cultural evenings; dates shift with the lunar calendar and by city (Chiang Mai Yi Peng vs elsewhere). Book transport and accommodation early.

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  • Substitution for National Day / Father's Day

    Public holiday

    Dec 7, 2026

    Nationwide

    Monday off because the King's birthday / National Day / Father's Day falls on Saturday 5 December.

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  • Constitution Day

    Public holiday

    Dec 10, 2026

    Nationwide

    Commemorates Thailand's constitution—public holiday.

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  • New Year's Eve

    Public holiday

    Dec 31, 2026

    Nationwide

    Nationwide public holiday—banks closed; nightlife and travel peaks; plan transport.

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