Detailed below is the official Thai government list of public holidays in Thailand for 2014. Although this is the official list, some companies and businesses in Thailand may also close for additional local or regional celebrations (e.g. Chinese Lunar New Year). Where the actual date of the holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day has been granted on the Monday as a day’s holiday. Government offices and immigration offices in Thailand will be closed on these days. The holidays may also apply to Thai embassies and consulates outside of Thailand, so keep these dates in mind if you need to apply for a visa or visa extension.
January 1 (Wednesday) – New Year’s Day
February 14 (Friday) – Makha Bucha Day
April 6 (Sunday) – Chakri Day
April 7 (Monday) – substitution day for Chakri Day
April 13-15 (Sunday-Tuesday) – Songkran Festival
April 16 (Wednesday) – substitution day for Songkran
May 1 (Thursday) – Labour Day
May 5 (Monday) – Coronation Day
May 13 (Tuesday) – Visakha Bucha Day
July 11 (Friday) – Asahna Bucha Day
July 12 (Saturday) – Khao Phansa
July 14 (Monday) – substitution day for Khao Phansa
Asahna Bucha Day in Thailand
August 12 (Tuesday) – H.M. Queen’s Birthday
October 23 (Thursday) – Chulalongkorn Day (Rama V Day)
December 5 (Friday) – H.M. King’s Birthday
December 10 (Wednesday) – Constitution Day
December 31 (Wednesday) – New Year’s Eve
Loy Krathong and other Thai Festivals:
There are some nationwide festivals that are not public holidays (e.g. Loy Krathong).
Click here to see dates for Loy Krathong and other festivals and special events in Thailand »
