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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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  • Royal Ploughing Ceremony (Royal Agricultural Day)

    Community

    May 11, 2026

    Bangkok (Sanam Luang area)

    Traditional ceremony in Bangkok; some government offices and banks adjust hours. Verify against BOT / your branch for the exact year.

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  • Substitution for Visakha Bucha Day

    Public holiday

    Jun 1, 2026

    Nationwide

    Observed Monday off because Visakha Bucha falls on Sunday 31 May—alcohol restrictions still apply on the Sunday itself.

    View event detailsOfficial source
  • H.M. Queen Suthida's Birthday

    Public holiday

    Jun 3, 2026

    Nationwide

    Her Majesty the Queen's birthday—public holiday.

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  • Peak season: concerts & large indoor events (Bangkok)

    Entertainment

    Jun 15 – Aug 31, 2026

    Bangkok metro

    Year-round programming, but mid-year often packs indoor arenas and traffic around Ratchada / RCA / riverfront venues—plan parking and ride-hailing buffers.

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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.

    View event detailsOfficial source
  • H.M. the King's Birthday

    Public holiday

    Jul 28, 2026

    Nationwide

    His Majesty the King's birthday—public holiday.

    View event detailsOfficial source
  • Asarnha Bucha Day

    Public holiday

    Jul 29, 2026

    Nationwide

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

    View event detailsOfficial source
  • 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.

    View event detailsOfficial source
  • Constitution Day

    Public holiday

    Dec 10, 2026

    Nationwide

    Commemorates Thailand's constitution—public holiday.

    View event detailsOfficial source
  • 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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