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.
Holiday calendar 2026
| 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 |
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.