Loy Krathong 2026
Loy Krathong is held on the full-moon night of the twelfth Thai lunar month, when people float krathong on rivers and ponds. The 2026 date has not been officially announced yet; the Sukhothai festival runs 15 Nov (Sun) to 24 Nov (Tue).
- When
- Full-moon night of the twelfth lunar month (2026 date not yet announced)
- Public holiday
- No
- Alcohol ban day
- No
- Sukhothai festival
- 15 Nov (Sun) – 24 Nov (Tue)
What Loy Krathong is
- Krathong, shaped like boats or lotus flowers, carry candles and incense and are set afloat on the water.
- The custom in Thailand goes back to the Sukhothai era.
- In the north the festival is known as Yi Peng.
Sukhothai festival 2026
- Sukhothai Historical Park, 15 Nov (Sun) to 24 Nov (Tue), shows at 19:00, with an extra show on 24 Nov (Tue) 20:30.
- Tickets 500 / 900 / 1,200 baht.
Good to know
- It is not a public holiday: government offices and banks keep their usual hours.
- We will add the 2026 date here once it is officially announced.
Usual November weather
| Place | High / low °C | Rain mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | 33.1 / 24.7 | 45 | 3.8 |
| Chiang Mai | 30.8 / 19.9 | 41 | 3.0 |
| Pattaya | 30.8 / 24.3 | 57 | 4.0 |
| Hua Hin | 30.6 / 24.5 | 73 | 4.2 |
| Ko Samui | 29.7 / 24.1 | 445 | 16.5 |
| Phuket (airport) | 31.4 / 23.5 | 219 | 14.2 |