Thailand Public Holidays 2026

The dates marked in green are holidays.For detailed holiday descriptions, please refer to the content following the calendar.

Thailand Public Holidays 2026

Official Sources for Thai Public Holidays

1. Holiday Calendar Foundation This calendar incorporates multiple official sources:

   a) Financial Sector Holidays Announced by the Bank of Thailand (central bank) for financial institutions: The Bank of Thailand "Financial Institutions Holiday"

   b) Public Sector Specific Observances Including traditional ceremonies such as the Royal Ploughing Ceremony and Khao Phansa Day (annual date variations)

   c) Government-Designated Holidays Additional public holidays determined through cabinet meeting decisions

2. Dynamic Holiday Adjustments Throughout the year, supplementary or modified holiday arrangements may be announced based on subsequent cabinet resolutions.

3. Private Sector Holiday Requirements Section 29 of the Labour Protection Act mandates private employers to designate a minimum of 13 annual holidays for employees (including National Labour Day). These must align with official public holidays, religious observances, or local traditional celebrations.

Important Notes

1. Calendar Color Coding System • Red: Public holidays (nationwide observance) • Orange: Private sector employee holidays • Green: Public sector employee holidays • Blue: Special additional holidays

2. Weekend Holiday Substitution Protocol Statutory holidays falling on Saturday or Sunday generally shift to the next working day as substitute holidays. However, consecutive holiday periods receive case-by-case evaluation by government or central bank authorities regarding substitute holiday provisions.

3. Thai Buddhist Calendar Conversion The year 2026 corresponds to Buddhist Era 2569.