Thailand Life Tools

Thailand Public Holidays

Plan around Thailand’s public holidays. Each year lists the nationwide public holidays first. Government-office, bank and regional closures, which can follow different schedules, are listed separately for reference.

What each list covers

Public holidays
Nationwide public holidays. Banks, the stock exchange and private businesses may follow different schedules.
Regional special holidays
These apply only to the locations and organizations listed.
Bank holidays
Holidays for banks and other financial institutions. These can differ from public holidays.
Stock exchange closures
Trading holidays of the Stock Exchange of Thailand, for investors. Most travelers do not need these.

About this calendar

Compiled from Thai government and institutional sources, with reputable secondary sources where necessary. Holiday schedules can change, and government offices, banks, the stock exchange and private businesses may follow different schedules. If a closure matters to your plans, check with that institution directly.

  • Trip Checker

    Trip length, nights, the public holidays during your travel dates, and the alcohol sales ban days we have records for. Government-office and bank closures are listed separately.

  • Alcohol Sales Rules

    Buddhist holy days when alcohol sales are banned, with dates where an official source gives them; election-related bans from the official notices we have read; and the general sales hours. Not every election or local ban is listed.

  • Trip Budget Calculator

    Add up the costs you enter for accommodation, food, transport, and activities, per person and for your whole group. No prices are suggested.

  • Monthly Cost of Living Planner

    Turn the recurring expenses you enter, weekly to yearly, into monthly and yearly totals by category. No prices are suggested.

  • TDAC Guide

    The official Thailand Digital Arrival Card website and what its guide and FAQ say, quoted with links. This site never asks for passport details.

  • Travel Checklist

    What to prepare before you go, before you arrive, during your stay and before you leave, with links to official sources. Ticks are saved in your browser only; printable.

  • VAT Refund Estimator

    Estimate the VAT refund on your shopping from the Revenue Department’s refund table, and check the minimum per store, the 60-day limit and the Customs inspection.