Father’s Day in Thailand (5 December)
Sun, 5 December 2027 is a nationwide public holiday in Thailand: Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great, National Day and Thailand’s Father’s Day. The holiday falls on a weekend, so the substitute day off is Mon, 6 December 2027.
Quick answer for Sun, 5 December 2027
- Public holiday
- Yes. Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great, National Day and Thailand’s Father’s Day.
- Substitute day off
- Mon, 6 December 2027. Substitution for King Bhumibol’s Birthday Anniversary, National Day and Father’s Day.
- Banks
- Closed on Mon, 6 December 2027.
- Stock exchange (SET)
- Closed on Mon, 6 December 2027.
- Alcohol sales
- Not a Buddhist holy-day ban day. The general sales hours (11:00–24:00) apply. Election-related alcohol bans are separate and are not covered by this line.
Quick answer for Sat, 5 December 2026
- Public holiday
- Yes. Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great, National Day and Thailand’s Father’s Day.
- Substitute day off
- Mon, 7 December 2026. Substitution for King Bhumibol’s Birthday Anniversary, National Day and Father’s Day.
- Banks
- Closed on Mon, 7 December 2026.
- Stock exchange (SET)
- Closed on Mon, 7 December 2026.
- Alcohol sales
- Not a Buddhist holy-day ban day. The general sales hours (11:00–24:00) apply. Election-related alcohol bans are separate and are not covered by this line.
What the day is
Birthday of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), also Thailand’s National Day and National Father’s Day.
Planning around it
- 4 Dec to 6 Dec is 3 days off in a row (weekend and public holidays).