Plan your year with our guide to public holidays and observances in Thailand for 2026. Perfect for travellers, expats, and locals alike.

Koh Samui has come a long way from its days as a sleepy island of coconut groves, Chinese traders and the occasional ...

Thailand’s diverse landscape attracts thousands of party animals, beach bums, newlyweds and adventure enthusiasts every year. The home of world-famous yoga retreats, beaches and Buddhist temples, it’s ...

Earlier this week, Thailand’s Cabinet approved two additional holidays for 2025, in a bid to stimulate domestic tourism and pull the country’s economy out of its post-pandemic funk. Special holidays ...

Participants push on through the Chiang Mai Marathon, racing past temple-lit streets in a test of endurance and spirit. Holidays are the perfect excuse to swap your usual workout for something ...

Thailand’s cabinet approved an additional public holiday on July 31 to set a six-day break for most workers in a bid to spur tourism and private consumption. The extra holiday will ensure most public ...

Thailand's cabinet has approved an extended five-day New Year holiday, adding Friday, Jan 2, 2026, as a special public holiday in a move aimed at stimulating domestic tourism and invigorating the ...

Thailand on Wednesday lifted a 53-year-old ban on the afternoon retail sale of alcoholic drinks, a move expected to help boost year-end holiday tourism, as well as business at venues such as bars and ...