Makha Bucha Day in Thailand
Sun, 21 February 2027 is a nationwide public holiday in Thailand: Makha Bucha Day. The holiday falls on a weekend, so the substitute day off is Mon, 22 February 2027.
Quick answer for Sun, 21 February 2027
- Public holiday
- Yes. Makha Bucha Day.
- Substitute day off
- Mon, 22 February 2027. Substitution for Makha Bucha Day.
- Banks
- Closed on Mon, 22 February 2027.
- Stock exchange (SET)
- Closed on Mon, 22 February 2027.
- Alcohol sales
- No sales: this is a Buddhist holy-day ban day. Exceptions are listed below. The substitute day off, Mon, 22 February 2027, is not a ban day; the general sales hours apply. Election-related alcohol bans are separate and are not covered by this line.
What the day is
Buddhist holy day marking the gathering of 1,250 monks to hear the Buddha’s sermon. Temples hold candlelit processions (wian thian).
Alcohol on this holy day
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee announcement bans the sale of alcohol on this day, except in these cases:
- Inside passenger buildings at airports with international flights.
- At service establishments (entertainment venues) under Thailand’s service establishment law.
- At businesses operating like service establishments in tourist areas, as announced by the Minister of Public Health. This page does not list those areas.
- In hotels under Thailand’s hotel law.
- At national or international special events with large crowds, at venues on a list announced by the Minister of Public Health. This page does not list those venues.
Planning around it
- 20 Feb to 22 Feb is 3 days off in a row (weekend and public holidays).