National Holidays in Thailand in 2021
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: New Year's Day
- New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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: Chinese New Year
- The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
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: Makha Bucha
- Shortly after Buddha began his teachings, 1250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach.
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: Chakri Day
- Chakri Day commemorates the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty by Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke in 1784
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: Songkran Holiday
- Festivities begin to celebrate traditional Thai New Year
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: Songkran
- In Thailand, Songkran refers to the sun’s annual passing into the Aries constellation, the first sign of the Zodiac, which marks the traditional start of the new year.
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: Songkran Holiday
- Festivities continue on the second day of the holidays to celebrate traditional Thai New Year
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: Songkran Holiday
- Festivities continue on the third day of the holidays to celebrate traditional Thai New Year
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: Labour Day (in lieu)
- This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
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: H.M. King's Coronation
- The Thai government has announced May 4th will be a public holiday henceforth to mark the coronation of the King in 2019
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: Royal Ploughing Ceremony
- This holiday marks the start of the rice growing season and its date is based on astrological events
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: Visakha Bucha Day
- Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
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: H.M. Queen's Birthday
- This holiday marks the birthday of the queen of Thailand, Queen Suthida.
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: Buddhist Lent
- Marks the start of the three month period when Monks have to stay in the one place
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: Asahna Bucha Day (in lieu)
- Marks the day when the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon in India over 2500 years ago
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: H.M. King's Birthday
- The day commemorates the birthday of the King of Thailand, Vajiralongkorn, also known as Rama X.
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: Mother's Day
- In 1976, the custom of Mother's Day was changed to August 12th to commemorate the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit
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: H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday
- This holiday marks the birthday of the late queen mother of Thailand, Queen Sirikit.
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: Prince Mahidol Day
- The father of King Bhumibol is regarded as the father of modern medicine in Thailand.
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: The Passing of King Bhumibol
- In remembrance of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX who died on October 13th 2016.
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: Chulalongkorn Day
- Commemorates one of Thailand's most revered kings, King Chulalongkorn
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: Father's Day
- Father's Day is Celebrated on the late King Bhumibol's Birthday.
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: King Bhumibol's Birthday
- Thailand's National Day commemorates the birthday of the late King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej
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: Thailand Constitution Day
- Commemorates the announcment of the first permanent constitution in 1932
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: New Year's Eve
- The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches
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