A few years ago bars, banks, and business closed during holidays in Thailand but now nobody really care anymore. In the tourists areas like Pattaya and Patong you can do business as usual and never even realize that the rest of Thailand might be closed. The only time you will see a big change is during Songkran. This might change any day since different politicians have different ideas on how to celebrate holidays, please keep subscribe to our blog to find out the latest news.
| 6 April 2010 (Tuesday) |
Chakri Day Chakri Day commeorates the founding of the current dynasty, Rama I. National Holiday Do not think for a moment that people will be working on Monday as well most people probably leave already on Friday from work if they can. This is the biggest holiday in Thailand and it getting longer every year. Check on this site for update where the celebration (read water war) will take place. |
| 13 April 2010 (Tuesday) |
Songkran Songkran is the traditional Thai new year, generally celebrated as a water festival. National Holiday |
| 14 April 2010 (Wednesday) |
Songkran Second day of this three-day holiday. National Holiday |
| 15 April 2010 (Thursday) |
Songkran Third of the three days of Songkran. National Holiday |
| 1 May 2010 (Saturday) |
Labor Day International labor day is celebrated as a national holiday but no real celebrations because being a communist is not really legal same as in USA. National Holiday |
| 3 May 2010 (Monday) |
Labor Day (Substitution) Some businesses may be closed. |
| 5 May 2010 (Wednesday) |
Coronation Day Celebrates the day in 1949 when the current king was crowned. National Holiday |
| 26 May 2010 (Wednesday) |
Visakha Bucha The holiest Buddhist holiday celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and entry into nirvana of the Buddha. National Holiday |
| 26 July 2010 (Monday) |
Buddhist Lent This day marks the beginning of the Buddhist ‘lent’ period, a time when monks are supposed to retreat to their temples while new life springs forth. National Holiday |
| 12 August 2010 (Thursday) |
Queen’s Birthday Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday is a national holiday, also serving as the country’s Mothers Day as well. National Holiday |
| 23 October 2010 (Saturday) |
Chulalongkorn Day Celebrates the life of one of Thailand’s most revered kings on the anniversary of his death. National Holiday |
| 25 October 2010 (Monday) |
Chulalongkorn Day (Substitution) Some businesses may be closed. |
| 21 November 2010 (Sunday) |
Loy Kratong This is not a real holiday (no idea why) but one of the biggest parties in Thailand this day. |
| 5 December 2010 (Sunday) |
King’s Birthday His Majesty the King’s birthday is celebrated throughout the country and also serves as the nation’s Fathers Day. National Holiday |
| 6 December 2010 (Monday) |
King’s Birthday (Substitution) Most business will be closed from 4 December and on 5 December Kings birthday. |
| 10 December 2010 (Friday) |
Constitution Day December 10th celebrates the date in 1932 when the country was granted its first constitution. National Holiday |
| 31 December 2010 (Friday) |
New Years Eve The day before the western new year day is always a national holiday. National Holiday |
| 1 January 2011 (Saturday) |
New Year’s Day The beginning of the western new year is a national holiday in Thailand, one of three “new year” holidays celebrated every year. National Holiday |
| 3 January 2011 (Monday) |
New Year’s Day (Substitution) Some banks and offices may be closed. |
| 3 February 2011 (Thursday) |
Chinese New Year The beginning of the Chinese lunar year is celebrated in the Chinatowns of every city throughout Thailand. |
| 18 February 2011 (Friday) |
Makha Bucha Makha Bucha celebrates the Buddha’s first sermon in to his disciples. National Holiday |
