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Thailand public holidays & alcohol-free days 2026

On public holidays, government offices and banks close. Most attractions and shops stay open as usual.

On alcohol-free days, alcohol sales and service stop for 24 hours from midnight — at convenience stores, supermarkets and ordinary bars and restaurants alike. Hotel bars and restaurants, international airports and licensed entertainment venues are exempt.

Next alcohol-free day
Mon, Oct 26
Ok Phansa
Sales and service stop for 24 hours
Next public holiday
Tue, Oct 13
Passing of King Bhumibol Memorial Day
Government offices and banks close

Jan

  • Thu, Jan 1
    New Year's Day Holiday

Feb

  • Tue, Feb 17
    Chinese New Year
    Not an official Thai public holiday

Mar

  • Tue, Mar 3
    Makha Bucha Holiday Alcohol-free

Apr

  • Mon, Apr 6
    Chakri Memorial Day Holiday
  • Mon, Apr 13
    Songkran Festival Holiday
  • Tue, Apr 14
    Songkran Festival Holiday
  • Wed, Apr 15
    Songkran Festival Holiday

May

  • Fri, May 1
    National Labour Day Holiday
  • Mon, May 4
    Coronation Day Holiday
  • Wed, May 13
    Royal Ploughing Ceremony Holiday
  • Sun, May 31
    Visakha Bucha Holiday Alcohol-free

Jun

  • Mon, Jun 1
    Visakha Bucha (Substitute Holiday) Holiday Substitution holiday
    Substitutes for Sun, May 31
  • Wed, Jun 3
    Queen Suthida's Birthday Holiday

Jul

  • Tue, Jul 28
    King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday Holiday
  • Wed, Jul 29
    Asalha Bucha Holiday Alcohol-free
  • Thu, Jul 30
    Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent) Holiday Alcohol-free

Aug

  • Wed, Aug 12
    Queen Mother's Birthday Holiday

Sep

No holidays

Oct

  • Tue, Oct 13
    Passing of King Bhumibol Memorial Day Holiday
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Chulalongkorn Day Holiday
  • Mon, Oct 26
    Ok Phansa Holiday Alcohol-free

Nov

No holidays

Dec

  • Sat, Dec 5
    King Bhumibol's Birthday / Father's Day / National Day Holiday
  • Mon, Dec 7
    King Bhumibol's Birthday / Father's Day / National Day (Substitute Holiday) Holiday Substitution holiday
    Substitutes for Sat, Dec 5
  • Thu, Dec 10
    Constitution Day Holiday
  • Thu, Dec 31
    New Year's Eve Holiday

Sources: TAT Japan office, Bank of Thailand (BOT). Subject to change without notice.