Thailand’s National Holidays Calendar for 2023 – Celebrate and plan your vacation: flight and hotel reservations
As in any country, Thailand celebrates a variety of holidays, including religious, folk and public holidays officially registered in the national calendar of important events.
When planning a vacation in Thailand, keep in mind that some holidays are celebrated differently here, depending on whether you are in the private sector or in government offices.
For example, the Royal Plowing Ceremony and Khao Phansa Day are recognized as holidays only by government agencies in Thailand.
There are also days when holiday events fall on the weekend. Because of this, there may be Mondays off in Thailand. Check the calendar of holidays in the Sunshine Kingdom in advance of your trip.
Public holidays in Thailand in 2023
January
1 – New Year’s Day, Sunday
2 – Day off transfer, Monday
22 – Chinese New Year, Sunday
March
6 – Maha Bucha Day, Monday
April
6 – Chakri Day, Thursday
6-13 – Songkran Festival, Thursday-Sunday
21 – End of Ramadan, Friday
May
1 – Labor Day, Monday
4 – Coronation of King Vajiralongkorn, Thursday
11 – Royal Plowing Ceremony, Thursday
June
3 – Visakha Bucha Day, Saturday
3 – Birthday of Queen Sutida, Saturday
5 – Carryover of the day off, Monday
July
28 – Birthday of King Vachiralongkorn, Friday
August
1 – Asakhn Bucha Day, Tuesday
2 – Khao Phansa Day, Wednesday
12 – Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen Mother, Saturday
14 – Day Off, Monday
October
13 – Death of His Majesty the late King, Friday
23 – Chulalongkorn Memorial Day, Monday
December
5 – Birthday of His Majesty the late King, Tuesday
10 – Constitution Day, Sunday
11 – Day off transfer, Monday
25 – Christmas, Monday
31 – New Year’s Eve, Sunday
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