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Thailand : complete schedule of public and bank holidays, closure of banks and stock exchanges, school vacations, trade fairs, cultural and sporting events, festivals, carnivals, election during the next 3 months

  • Currency: Baht (THB)
  • Internet domain: .th - Telephone code: +66 - International dialing code: 001 - GMT offset: +7 (DST: no)

    The year is counted from the Buddhist Era (B.E.), which is 543 years earlier than the Christian Era (A.D.). For example, 2022 A.D. is equivalent to 2565 B.E
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    Wednesday March 1, 2023End of school yearSchool holidays
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    Monday March 6, 2023Makha Bucha DaySecular holiday
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    Wednesday March 22, 2023Bangkok International Motor ShowTradeshows
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    Saturday April 1, 2023Tour de ThailandeSports events
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    Thursday April 6, 2023Chakri Dynasty DaySecular holiday
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    Thursday April 13, 2023Maha SongkranBuddhism (Theravada)
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    Friday April 14, 2023Nao DayBuddhism (Theravada)
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    Saturday April 15, 2023Taleung SokBuddhism (Theravada)
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    Monday April 17, 2023Maha SongkranBuddhism (Theravada)
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    Friday April 21, 2023Banks are closed in Muslim regionsBanks only
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    Saturday April 22, 2023End of Ramadan (may be changed to the nearest day)cards/flowers
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    Monday May 1, 2023Labour DayBanks only
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    Thursday May 4, 2023Coronation DaySecular holiday
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    Friday May 5, 2023Public holidaySecular holiday
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    Friday May 5, 2023Alcohol banSpecial Events
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    Sunday May 7, 2023Parliamentary electionSpecial Events
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    Thursday May 11, 2023Civil Servants holidaySecular holiday
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    Thursday May 11, 2023Royal Ploughing DayBanks only
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    Tuesday May 23, 2023World of Food Asia - ThaifexTradeshows
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    Monday May 29, 2023Beginning of school yearSchool holidays
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    Saturday June 3, 2023Visakha BuchaBuddhism (Theravada)
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    Saturday June 3, 2023Queen's BirthdaySchool holidays
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    Saturday June 3, 2023Queen's BirthdaySecular holiday
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    Monday June 5, 2023Visakha BuchaBuddhism (Theravada)
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    Monday June 5, 2023Queen's BirthdaySecular holiday
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    Sunday June 11, 2023Phuket MarathonSports events
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    Saturday June 17, 2023Memorial DayEvents, celebrations...
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    Sunday July 16, 2023Alcohol banSpecial Events
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    Monday July 17, 2023Alcohol banSpecial Events
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    Friday July 28, 2023King's BirthdaySecular holiday
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    Tuesday August 1, 2023Asalha Bucha DaySecular holiday
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    Wednesday August 2, 2023Civil Servants holidaySecular holiday
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    Saturday August 12, 2023Mothers' Daycards/flowers
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    Saturday August 12, 2023Queen Dowager's birthdaySecular holiday
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    Monday August 14, 2023Queen Dowager's birthdaySecular holiday
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    Wednesday August 30, 2023Entech Pollutec AsiaTradeshows
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    Sunday September 3, 2023Armed Forces DayEvents, celebrations...
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    Wednesday September 6, 2023Bangkok Gems & Jewellery FairTradeshows
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    Sunday September 24, 2023Prince Mahidol DaySecular holiday
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    End of school year

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    Wednesday March 1, 2023
    School holidays : Thai schools

    Makha Bucha Day

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    Monday March 6, 2023
    Secular holiday : This day is a religious public holiday. It came from the day when 1250 disciples from the Lord Buddha gathered to listen for the Dharma speech after Buddha's enlightment. Merit making ceremonies take place at temples, while at night candlelit processions walk three times around the temple: - one time for the Lord Buddha - one time for the Sangha, i.e. Buddhist monk community - one time for the Dharma, i.e. Buddhist teachings http://www.thaiworldview.com/feast/feast.htm

    Bangkok International Motor Show

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    Wednesday March 22, 2023
    Tradeshows : Https://bangkok-motorshow.com 2023 edition confirmed

    Tour de Thailande

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    Saturday April 1, 2023
    Sports events : Cycling race The Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorns Cup Tour of Thailand 2023 edition confirmed

    Chakri Dynasty Day

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    Thursday April 6, 2023
    Secular holiday : Also honours King Rama I, the first king of the dynasty who established Bangkok as the capital in 1782

    Maha Songkran

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    Thursday April 13, 2023
    Buddhism (Theravada) : leap towards renewal . 3-day festival involving water-splashing, the freeing of fish, fighting kites, dancing, etc. Songkran, as usual, falls on 13, 14 and 15 April with an extra public holiday on Tuesday, 16 April 2019 as the first two Songkran days fall on a weekend. Water throwing can start as early as the 11th (as it does in Chiang Mai) and will usually end on the 15th, with the exception of Pattaya where it drags on and reaches it peak on the 19th. In the south, anywhere from Hua Hin downwards, Songkran is only celebrated for a day, on the 13th

    Nao Day

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    Friday April 14, 2023
    Buddhism (Theravada) : second day [of Songkran]. 3-day festival involving water-splashing, the freeing of fish, fighting kites, dancing, etc. Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday

    Taleung Sok

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    Saturday April 15, 2023
    Buddhism (Theravada) : New Year - 3-day festival involving water-splashing, the freeing of fish, fighting kites, dancing, etc. Paid holiday when falling on Friday or Saturday

    Maha Songkran

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    Monday April 17, 2023
    Buddhism (Theravada) : leap towards renewal . 3-day festival involving water-splashing, the freeing of fish, fighting kites, dancing, etc.

    Banks are closed in Muslim regions

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    Friday April 21, 2023
    Banks only : Narathiwat, Pattani, Satun, Songkhla, Yala provinces

    End of Ramadan (may be changed to the nearest day)

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    Saturday April 22, 2023
    cards/flowers : The month of Ramadan is that in which was revealed the Quran; a guidance for mankind, and clear proofs of the guidance, and the criterion (of right and wrong). And whosoever of you is present, let him fast the month, and whosoever of you is sick or on a journey, a number of other days. Allah desires for you ease; He desires not hardship for you; and that you should complete the period, and that you should magnify Allah for having guided you, and that perhaps you may be thankful [Wikipedia]

    Labour Day

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    Monday May 1, 2023
    Banks only : Chicago, Saturday May 1st, 1886: 350,000 workers go on strike to call for an 8-hour working day. Industries are paralyzed nationwide. On Monday, as demonstrations go on, the police open fire. On Tuesday, Chicago is again on strike. Following a bomb launched against them, the police shoot again. 12 dead, of which 7 policemen. 8 anarchists will be condemned and executed. In 1889, the Socialist International Movement met in Paris and declared this day international workers' day . The Soviets will follow suit, just as the Nazis. In France, under the Vichy regime (1940-1944), the celebration is renamed Labour Day .

    Coronation Day

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    Thursday May 4, 2023
    Secular holiday : The coronation is more than two years after Vajiralongkorn succeeded his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died at age 88 after reigning for seven decades.

    Public holiday

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    Friday May 5, 2023
    Secular holiday :

    Alcohol ban

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    Friday May 5, 2023
    Special Events : No alcohol served in shops, restaurants

    Parliamentary election

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    Sunday May 7, 2023
    Special Events :

    Civil Servants holiday

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    Thursday May 11, 2023
    Secular holiday : Royal Plouging Ceremony A government and bank holiday only, this ceremony revives an ancient blessing of the plants and ceremonial start to the new growing season. The action takes place on Bangkok's Sanam Luang in front of the Grand Palace.

    Royal Ploughing Day

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    Thursday May 11, 2023
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    World of Food Asia - Thaifex

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    Tuesday May 23, 2023
    Tradeshows : Www.worldoffoodasia.com lasts 5 days - in Bangkok 2023 edition confirmed

    Beginning of school year

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    Monday May 29, 2023
    School holidays : Thai schools

    Visakha Bucha

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    Saturday June 3, 2023
    Buddhism (Theravada) :

    Queen's Birthday

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    Saturday June 3, 2023
    School holidays :

    Queen's Birthday

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    Saturday June 3, 2023
    Secular holiday : Her Majesty Queen Suthida, married to King Vajiralongkorn

    Visakha Bucha

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    Monday June 5, 2023
    Buddhism (Theravada) :

    Queen's Birthday

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    Monday June 5, 2023
    Secular holiday : Her Majesty Queen Suthida, married to King Vajiralongkorn

    Phuket Marathon

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    Sunday June 11, 2023
    Sports events : Www.phuketmarathon.com/ 2023 edition confirmed

    Memorial Day

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    Saturday June 17, 2023
    Culture : In remembrance of the exchange of the province with France in Trat only

    Alcohol ban

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    Sunday July 16, 2023
    Special Events : No alcohol served in shops, restaurants

    Alcohol ban

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    Monday July 17, 2023
    Special Events : No alcohol served in restaurants, shops

    King's Birthday

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    Friday July 28, 2023
    Secular holiday : Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun; born 28 July 1952) is the King of Thailand, since 2016. As the tenth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty, he is also styled as Rama X. At the age of 64, Vajiralongkorn is the oldest Thai monarch to ascend to the throne. (from 2017) Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday [Wikipedia]

    Asalha Bucha Day

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    Tuesday August 1, 2023
    Secular holiday : This celebrates the first day of the rains retreat when monks must return to their temples. It is held on the full moon of the eighth lunar month.

    Civil Servants holiday

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    Wednesday August 2, 2023
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    Mothers' Day

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    Saturday August 12, 2023
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    Queen Dowager's birthday

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    Saturday August 12, 2023
    Secular holiday : In tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit Not a paid holiday when falling on Friday or Saturday

    Queen Dowager's birthday

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    Monday August 14, 2023
    Secular holiday : In tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit Not a paid holiday when falling on Friday or Saturday

    Entech Pollutec Asia

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    Wednesday August 30, 2023
    Tradeshows : Http://www.biztradeshows.com/trade-events/entech-pollutec-asia.html lasts 3 days 2023 edition confirmed

    Armed Forces Day

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    Sunday September 3, 2023
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    Bangkok Gems & Jewellery Fair

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    Wednesday September 6, 2023
    Tradeshows : Lasts 5 days - https://bkkgems.com/ 2023 edition confirmed

    Prince Mahidol Day

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    Sunday September 24, 2023
    Secular holiday : The King's grandfather, is praised as the father of modern medicine in Thailand from 2021