Chakri Day in Thailand in 2024

Chakri Day in Thailand in 2024
  How long until Chakri Day?
Chakri Day
  Dates of Chakri Day in Thailand
2025 Apr 6, Apr 7
ThailandMon, Apr 7National Holiday (in lieu)
ThailandSun, Apr 6National Holiday
2024 Apr 6, Apr 8
ThailandMon, Apr 8National Holiday (in lieu)
ThailandSat, Apr 6National Holiday
2023 Thailand Thu, Apr 6 National Holiday
2022 Thailand Wed, Apr 6 National Holiday
2021 Thailand Tue, Apr 6 National Holiday
  Summary

Chakri Day commemorates the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty by Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke in 1784

  Local name
Wan Chakkri
  Which regions observe Chakri Day in 2024?
National Holiday Regional Holiday Not a public holiday Govt Holiday
  ThailandApr 8 (in lieu)

When is Chakri Memorial Day?

Chakri Memorial Day is a national holiday in Thailand, observed on April 6th.

If April 6th falls on a weekend, then the following Monday will be taken as a substitute holiday.

History of Chakri Memorial Day

Officially known as 'King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke the Great Day and Chakri Dynasty Memorial Day', Chakri Day commemorates the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty by Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke ( Rama I) in 1782.

One of King Rama's first acts was to make Krung Thep (modern-day Bangkok) the capital of Siam.

Chakri day commemorates the coronation of Rama I but it is also a day for the people of Thailand to recognise the contributions of all the kings in the dynasty.

The current and tenth King (Rama X) of the dynasty is King Vajiralongkorn, who succeeded his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej who died in October 2016.

How is Chakri Memorial Day celebrated?

The King, accompanied by other members of the royal household, presides over the religious ceremonies held at the royal chapel.

He will pay respects to his predecessors at the Royal Pantheon, which contains life-size statues of the first eight kings of the Chakri dynasty, and will lay a wreath at the statue of King Rama I at the Memorial Bridge.

As this holiday always falls a few days before the three day Songkran festival, it is also an opportunity for many people to travel in preparation for the Songkran festivities

Government offices, schools, and banks close, but most other businesses open as usual on this day.

All Royal Thai Police, Tourist Police stations, hospitals and shopping centres will remain open and alcohol sales are permitted by law on this day.


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