Holiday
December 2023 |
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King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Birthday | Tuesday, December 5 | Commemorates the birth of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1927. Also observed as National Day and National Father's Day. [December 5] |
Constitution Day (Observed) | Monday, December 11 | Commemorates the promulgation of the first permanent constitution in 1932. [December 10] |
Additional Holiday | Friday, December 29 | Cabinet adds December 29 as an extra holiday. |
January 2024 |
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New Year's Day | Monday, January 1 | Celebrates the start of the solar and Gregorian year. [January 1] |
February 2024 |
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Magha Puja | Monday, February 26 | Buddhist observance commemorating the Buddha's teaching of Ovada Patimokkha. [Full moon day of the third lunar month] |
April 2024 |
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Chakri Memorial Day | Monday, April 6 | Commemorates the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty and the founding of Bangkok by King Phutthayotfa Chulalok in 1782. Officially known as King Phutthayotfa Chulalok the Great Day and Chakri Dynasty Memorial Day. [April 6] |
Songkran Festival | Monday, April 15 – Tuesday, April 16 | Traditional Thai new year. The first day is known as Wan Maha Songkran, the second as Wan Nao, and the third as Wan Thaloeng Sok. [April 13 – 15] |
May 2024 |
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Coronation Day (Observed) | Thursday, May 6 | Commemorates the coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn in 2019. [May 4] |
Royal Ploughing Ceremony | To be Announced | Ceremony giving blessing to the country's farmers. |
Vesak | Wednesday, May 22 | Buddhist observance commemorating the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. [Full moon day of the sixth lunar month] |
June 2024 |
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H.M. Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana's Birthday | Monday, June 3 | Commemorates the birth of Queen Suthida in 1978. [June 3] |
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