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2026 Holidays: May-Dec Long Weekend Dates Revealed

2026 Holidays: May-Dec Long Weekend Dates Revealed

Thairath•Society•38d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand announces public, bank, and public holiday schedules for May through December 2026 to aid travel planning.

  • •The article details public holidays for May to December 2026, including national, bank, and traditional holidays.
  • •It specifies which government agencies, private sectors, and banks observe each holiday.
  • •The aim is to help individuals plan long weekend trips and vacations.

Overview

  • •Public holidays in Thailand are detailed from May 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
  • •May 1, 2026, is National Labour Day, observed by the private sector and banks, but not civil servants.
  • •May 4, 2026, is Coronation Day, observed by civil servants, private sector, and banks.
  • •May 9, 2026, is Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day, observed only by civil servants.
  • •May 31, 2026, is Visakha Bucha Day, observed by civil servants, private sector, and banks.
  • •June 1, 2026, is a substitute holiday for Visakha Bucha Day, observed by civil servants, private sector, and banks.
  • •June 3, 2026, is Her Majesty the Queen's Birthday, observed by civil servants, private sector, and banks.
  • •July 28, 2026, is His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn's Birthday, observed by civil servants, private sector, and banks.
  • •July 29, 2026, is Asanha Bucha Day, observed by civil servants, private sector, and banks.
  • •July 30, 2026, is Khao Phansa Day, observed only by civil servants.
  • •August 12, 2026, is Her Majesty Queen Sirikit's Birthday and National Mother's Day, observed by civil servants, private sector, and banks.
  • •October 13, 2026, is Nammindramaharaj Day, observed by civil servants, private sector, and banks.
  • •October 23, 2026, is Chulalongkorn Day, observed by civil servants, private sector, and banks.
  • •December 5, 2026, is King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Birthday, National Day and National Father's Day, observed by civil servants, private sector, and banks.
  • •December 7, 2026, is a substitute holiday for King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Birthday, National Day and National Father's Day, observed by civil servants, private sector, and banks.
  • •December 10, 2026, is Constitution Day, observed by civil servants, private sector, and banks.
  • •December 31, 2026, is New Year's Eve, observed by civil servants, private sector, and banks.

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