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.

 Last updated: 10 June 2026 

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.)

# Date Day Holiday Type
1 1 Jan 2026 Thursday New Year's Day International
2 2 Jan 2026 Friday New Year (additional special holiday) International
3 3 Mar 2026 Tuesday Makha Bucha Day Religious
4 6 Apr 2026 Monday Chakri Memorial Day Royal
5 13 Apr 2026 Monday Songkran (Thai New Year) — Day 1 Traditional
6 14 Apr 2026 Tuesday Songkran — Day 2 Traditional
7 15 Apr 2026 Wednesday Songkran — Day 3 Traditional
8 1 May 2026 Friday National Labour Day International
9 4 May 2026 Monday Coronation Day Royal
10 31 May 2026 Sunday Visakha Bucha Day (observed Mon 1 Jun) Religious
11 3 Jun 2026 Wednesday H.M. Queen Suthida's Birthday Royal
12 28 Jul 2026 Tuesday H.M. King Maha Vajiralongkorn's Birthday Royal
13 29 Jul 2026 Wednesday Asarnha Bucha Day Religious
14 12 Aug 2026 Wednesday H.M. Queen Mother Sirikit's Birthday & Mother's Day Royal
15 13 Oct 2026 Tuesday King Bhumibol the Great Memorial Day Royal
16 23 Oct 2026 Friday King Chulalongkorn the Great Memorial Day Royal
17 5 Dec 2026 Saturday King Bhumibol's Birthday, National Day & Father's Day (observed Mon 7 Dec) National
18 10 Dec 2026 Thursday Constitution Day National
19 31 Dec 2026 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.

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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.