Thailand Public Holidays List 2026

Thailand has 19 public holiday dates in 2026 (17 holidays, with Songkran spanning three days), a calendar rich in royal commemorations and Buddhist holy days. It is made up of seven royal occasions, three Buddhist holy days (Makha Bucha, Visakha Bucha and Asarnha Bucha), the three-day Songkran festival, two national days and a handful of secular dates. Below is the official list with dates, the day of the week, and the type of each holiday.

Date Day Holiday Holiday Type
1 Jan Thursday New Year's Day International
2 Jan Friday New Year (additional special holiday) International
3 Mar Tuesday Makha Bucha Day Religious
6 Apr Monday Chakri Memorial Day Royal
13 Apr Monday Songkran (Thai New Year) — Day 1 Traditional
14 Apr Tuesday Songkran — Day 2 Traditional
15 Apr Wednesday Songkran — Day 3 Traditional
1 May Friday National Labour Day International
4 May Monday Coronation Day Royal
31 May Sunday Visakha Bucha Day (observed Mon 1 Jun) Religious
3 Jun Wednesday H.M. Queen Suthida's Birthday Royal
28 Jul Tuesday H.M. King Maha Vajiralongkorn's Birthday Royal
29 Jul Wednesday Asarnha Bucha Day Religious
12 Aug Wednesday H.M. Queen Mother Sirikit's Birthday & Mother's Day Royal
13 Oct Tuesday King Bhumibol the Great Memorial Day Royal
23 Oct Friday King Chulalongkorn the Great Memorial Day Royal
5 Dec Saturday King Bhumibol's Birthday, National Day & Father's Day (observed Mon 7 Dec) National
10 Dec Thursday Constitution Day National
31 Dec Thursday New Year's Eve International

Official Source:
Bank of Thailand — Financial Institutions' Holidays 2026 (aligned with nationwide public holidays): https://www.bot.or.th/en/financial-institutions-holiday.html (Public holidays are designated by Cabinet resolution and announced through the Office of the Prime Minister; Buddhist holy days follow the lunar calendar and the Cabinet may add bridge holidays during the year.)

How Thailand Holidays Impact Payroll and Leave Management?

Every region, and country, operates differently when it comes to Public Holidays. When we talk about Songkran in Thailand, it feels like a grand celebration - people are on leave and enjoying their personal time. All this is bound to bring changes in attendance, increased leave requests, and varied working arrangements which impacts payroll accuracy and leave processes for both employers and employees.

While all of these issues can impact adversely, if enterprises are well-prepared and rely on technology instead of human intervention; it will help in aligning pay cycles, overtime, and statutory requirements without disruption. This not just eases processes for the employer but aids employees while providing clarity on leave entitlements, pay calculations, and timely compensation during a high-expectation period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

19 public holiday dates in 2026 (17 holidays, with Songkran running three days), spanning royal commemorations, Buddhist holy days and secular days.

Songkran, the Thai New Year, runs 13–15 April 2026 (Monday–Wednesday) — the country's biggest festival and its busiest travel period.

Yes. The Cabinet often declares additional 'bridge' holidays that link a weekday to a weekend to boost domestic tourism, usually announced a few months ahead—so the calendar can still gain days during the year.