Friday January 1st
New Year's Day
Thailand: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
Monday February 8th
Chinese New Year
Narathiwat, Pattani, Satun, Yala: 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.
Monday February 22nd
Makha Bucha
Thailand: Shortly after Buddha began his teachings, 1250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach.
Thailand: Chakri Day commemorates the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty by Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke in 1784
Wednesday April 13th
Songkran
Thailand: The Songkran festival is the traditional Thai New Year's Day and is celebrated from April 13 to April 15
Thursday April 14th
Songkran
Thailand: Festivities continue on the second day of the holidays to celebrate traditional Thai New Year
Friday April 15th
Songkran
Thailand: The Songkran festival is the traditional Thai New Year's Day and is celebrated from April 13 to April 15
Thailand: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Thailand: Commemorates the coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1950
Friday May 6th
Coronation Day
Thailand: With Coronation Day on Thursday, the Friday has been declared a holiday to boost tourism
Thailand: Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
Thailand: With Asanha Bucha on Tuesday, the Monday has been declared a holiday to boost tourism
Thailand: Marks the day when the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon in India over 2500 years ago
Thailand: This holiday marks the birthday of the queen mother of Thailand, Queen Sirikit.
Friday October 14th
Public Holiday
Thailand: Royal Cremation ceremony of the late King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej
Thailand: Commemorates one of Thailand's most revered kings, King Chulalongkorn
Thailand: The day commemorates the birthday of the King of Thailand, Vajiralongkorn, also known as Rama X.
Thailand: Commemorates the announcment of the first permanent constitution in 1932
Thailand: The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches
