Thailand’s public holidays offer a blend of cultural, religious, and national celebrations, making them an exciting part of the calendar year. To help families plan their schedules, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of public holidays in Thailand for 2025. From Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, to key Buddhist festivals and other important dates, this guide ensures you stay informed about school closures and holiday planning.
Holidays and Observances in Thailand in 2025
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Wednesday | New Year’s Day | National Holiday |
| 11 Jan | Saturday | National Children’s Day | Observance |
| 16 Jan | Thursday | Teachers’ Day | Observance |
| 29 Jan | Wednesday | Chinese New Year’s Day | Observance |
| 30 Jan | Thursday | Second Day of Chinese New Year | Observance |
| 31 Jan | Friday | Third Day of Chinese New Year | Observance |
| 12 Feb | Wednesday | Makha Bucha | National Holiday |
| 14 Feb | Friday | Valentine’s Day | Observance |
| 20 Mar | Thursday | March Equinox | Season |
| 6 Apr | Sunday | Chakri Day | National Holiday |
| 7 Apr | Monday | Day off for Chakri Day | National Holiday |
| 13 Apr | Sunday | Songkran | National Holiday |
| 14 Apr | Monday | Songkran Holiday | National Holiday |
| 15 Apr | Tuesday | Songkran Holiday | National Holiday |
| 16 Apr | Wednesday | Songkran Observed | National Holiday |
| 1 May | Thursday | Labor Day | Bank holiday |
| 4 May | Sunday | Coronation Day | National Holiday |
| 5 May | Monday | Day off for Coronation Day | National Holiday |
| 11 May | Sunday | Visakha Bucha | National Holiday |
| 12 May | Monday | Day off for Visakha Bucha | National Holiday |
| 2 Jun | Monday | Bridge Public Holiday | National Holiday |
| 3 Jun | Tuesday | Queen Suthida’s Birthday | National Holiday |
| 21 Jun | Saturday | June Solstice | Season |
| 10 Jul | Thursday | Asalha Bucha | National Holiday |
| 28 Jul | Monday | King Vajiralongkorn’s Birthday | National Holiday |
| 11 Aug | Monday | Bridge Public Holiday | National Holiday |
| 12 Aug | Tuesday | The Queen’s Birthday | National Holiday |
| 23 Sep | Tuesday | September Equinox | Season |
| 13 Oct | Monday | Anniversary of the Death of King Bhumibol | National Holiday |
| 23 Oct | Thursday | Chulalongkorn Day | National Holiday |
| 31 Oct | Friday | Halloween | Observance |
| 5 Dec | Friday | King Bhumibol’s Birthday/Father’s Day | National Holiday |
| 10 Dec | Wednesday | Constitution Day | National Holiday |
| 21 Dec | Sunday | December Solstice | Season |
| 24 Dec | Wednesday | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 25 Dec | Thursday | Christmas Day | Observance |
| 31 Dec | Wednesday | New Year’s Eve | National Holiday |
