Public holidays
News and insights on Thailand’s public holidays, including national observances, long weekends, cultural traditions, and holiday travel updates.
- Thai Life
The quick history of Valentine’s Day in Thailand from the 1980s to now
Valentine’s Day in Thailand bears little resemblance to its Western…
- Thailand Travel
Public holidays and observances in Thailand (2026)
As we step into 2026, now’s the perfect time to…
- Thailand News
Thai Cabinet withdraws plan to add more public holidays in 2026
The Thai Cabinet has backtracked on a decision to add…
- Thailand Travel
Holidays and observances in Thailand in 2025
As we get ready for the new year, it’s a…
- Thailand News
Thailand announces extra holiday to boost Songkran economy
Thailand’s financial sector is set to benefit from an additional…
- Thailand News
Thai government announces five-day weekend for Songkran holiday
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin declared Friday, April 12 a special government…
- Thailand News
Unprecedented six-day holiday leads to tourist boom in Pattaya
Yesterday marked the kick-off of an unprecedented six-day holiday. Pattaya‘s…
- Phuket News
Extended Thai public holidays offer rare six-day break amidst King’s birthday
In the week ahead, residents and visitors in Phuket are…
- Pattaya News
Upcoming public holidays and impact on immigration office hours
Thailand is gearing up for three upcoming public holidays that…
- Thailand News
Thailand among 25 countries with least paid leave days
Thailand is among a list of countries offering the least…
- Thailand video news
Good Morning Thailand | Record Covid infections, demise of Sandbox Express | August 13
Good Morning Thailand and welcome to Friday. A new plan…
- Visa Information
Deadline to apply for “Covid” visa extension July 29; office closures
The deadline to apply for a 60-day special “Covid” visa…
- Events
Chakri Memorial Day – why is it a public holiday in Thailand?
April 6 is a prominent holiday for Thais as they…
- Tourism News
Tourism operators pinning hopes on Songkran holiday
Thai hotels and airlines are pinning their hopes on Songkran…
- Thailand News
Thailand’s fusion of religious beliefs: Buddhism, Animism and Brahmanism
Thailand’s people are known for being devout Theravada, or orthodox,…
- Thailand News
Cabinet adds 8 holidays to the 2021 calendar including an extra day for Songkran
Get ready for more long weekends. The Thai Cabinet added…
- Tourism News
Poll finds most Thais have no plans to travel during long weekends
Most Thai people plan to spend long weekends at home…
- Tourism News
Over 5 million escape Bangkok by car and public transport as holiday begins
The Transport Ministry says just under 5.3 million Bangkok residents…
- Tourism News
Thai hotels concerned extra holidays may not benefit all
As the Cabinet confirms two additional long weekends in November…
- Events
Make it a date – Thai public holidays in 2020
Public holiday dates are out for 2020 with a few…
