Thailand Weekends & Holidays

Weekend and Holiday Calendar for Thailand

In Thailand, the weekend falls on Saturday and Sunday. The standard work week is MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday.

Public Holidays 2026

Thailand observes 14 official public holidays in 2026. On these days, government offices, banks, and many businesses are closed. Tourist attractions may have limited hours or special schedules.

Holiday Calendar

• 2026-01-01: New Year's Day - Western New Year
• 2026-02-16: Makha Bucha Day - Important Buddhist holiday - alcohol sales banned
• 2026-04-06: Chakri Memorial Day - Commemorates Chakri Dynasty
• 2026-04-13-15: Songkran Festival - Thai New Year - water festival, 3 days
• 2026-05-01: Labour Day - International Workers' Day
• 2026-05-05: Coronation Day - King's Coronation anniversary
• 2026-05-14: Visakha Bucha Day - Buddha's birth, enlightenment, death - alcohol banned
• 2026-07-28: King's Birthday - King Maha Vajiralongkorn's birthday
• 2026-08-12: Mother's Day - Queen Sirikit's birthday
• 2026-10-13: King Bhumibol Memorial Day - Commemoration of King Rama IX
• 2026-10-23: Chulalongkorn Day - King Rama V memorial
• 2026-12-05: Father's Day - King Bhumibol's birthday
• 2026-12-10: Constitution Day - Adoption of first constitution
• 2026-12-31: New Year's Eve - Western New Year's Eve

Best Times to Visit Thailand

Understanding tourist seasons helps you plan better:

Peak Tourist Season

November - February

Shoulder Season

March, October

Low Season

May - September (monsoon)

Travel Planning Tips

Best Travel Dates

• November to February (cool and dry)
• Avoid Songkran (April 13-15) unless you want water fights
• Buddhist holidays - alcohol ban, banks closed

Important Notes

• Alcohol sales banned on Buddhist holidays
• Songkran - massive water festival, book accommodations early
• Loy Krathong (November, varies) - beautiful lantern festival
• King's birthdays are serious national events
• Some holidays shift to Monday if they fall on weekends

Weekend Culture in Thailand

The Saturday and Sunday weekend affects business hours, transportation schedules, and tourist activities. Most businesses and offices are closed on weekends, though tourist areas remain active.