Thailand’s Different Holiday’s
Now let’s have a review about the holidays in Thailand.
The number of annual celebration national holidays is almost the same as Japan, but there are many related to Buddhism.
Official working days are Monday to Friday.
1 of January is New Year’s Day They are celebrating the beginning of the solar and Gregorian year.From 1889-1941, and this
was held on 1 of April.
Full moon, 3rd Thai lunar month (February) Magha Puja (Wan Makha Bucha) Buddhist observance commemorating the
Buddha’s teaching of Ovada Patimokkha.
6 April Chakri Memorial Day (Wan Chakkri) Commemorates the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty and the founding of
Bangkok by King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke in 1782. Officially known as King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke the Great Day and Chakri
Dynasty Memorial Day.
13 April – 15 April Songkran Festival (Wan Songkran) Traditional Thai new year, and prime holiday of the year; many people
return home for family reunions during this period. The first day is known as (Wan Maha Songkran), the second as (Wan Nao),
and the third as (Wan Thaloeng Sok). The 14th is also observed as Family Day.
5 May Coronation Day (Wan Chattra Mongkhon) Commemorates the coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1950.
May, arbitrary date Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day (Wan Phuetcha Mongkhon)a Ceremony giving blessing to the country’s
farmers. Each year’s date is astrologically determined and announced by the Royal Household Bureau. Officially known as
(Wan Phra Ratcha Phithi Phuetcha Monkhon Lae Charot Phra Nangkhan Raek Na Khwan). Also observed as Farmer’s Day.
Full moon, 6th Thai lunar month (May) Vesak (Wan Wisakha Bucha) Buddhist observance commemorating the birth,
enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. Also observed as National Tree Day.
Full moon, 8th Thai lunar month (July)b Asalha Puja (Wan Asanha Bucha) Buddhist observance commemorating the Buddha’s
first discourse, the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta.First waning moon, 8th Thai lunar month (July) Beginning of Vassa (Wan
Khao Phansa) a Buddhist observance marking the beginning of Vassa, also known as Buddhist Lent.
12 August HM the Queen’s Birthday (Wan Chaloem Phra Chonmaphansa Somdet Phranang Chao Phra Boromma Rachininat)
Commemorates the birthday of Queen Sirikit in 1932; also observed as National Mother’s Day Wan Mae Haeng Chat).
23 October Chulalongkorn Day (Wan Piya Maharat) Commemorates the passing of King Chulalongkorn in 1910. Piya Maharat
is a nickname for the King, meaning the beloved great king.
5 December HM the King’s Birthday (Wan Chaloem Phra Chonmaphansa Phrabat Somdet Phra Chao Yuhua) Commemorates
the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1927. Also observed as National Day and National Father’s Day.
10 December Constitution Day ( Wan Rattha Thammanun) Commemorates the promulgation of the first permanent constitution
in 1932.
31 December New Year’s Eve (Wan Sin Pi) Final day of the Gregorian year.
Public holidays in Thailand are regulated by the government, and most are observed by both the public and private sectors.
There are usually sixteen public holidays in a year, but more may be declared by the cabinet. Since 1996, if a holiday falls on a
weekend, the following workday is observed as a compensatory non-workday, subject to the cabinet’s declarations. Other
observances, both official and non-official, local and international, are observed in varying degrees throughout the country.
great post as usual!
Good dispatch and this post helped me alot in my college assignement. Say thank you you seeking your information.
You keep posting this top stuff!
Great work dude!
great post as usual!
I have been absent for a while, but now I remember why I used to love this blog. Thank you, I’ll try and check back more often.
Very interesting blog, you have to improve your site graphics
Thanks for that awesome posting. It saved MUCH time
I will be hitting up Phuket very soon!
YAY!
Can someone at Phuket Deals please call me back!!!!
+62 3 9820 3321
I have paid for a Different Holiday and received my information pack, but need to change the dates!
Thanks Guys! Love YoU!
This was a good read! I just got back from Phuket on a relaxing Holiday but am keen to return, and I will be booking through Phuket Deals again!
Cheers Jason & the team!
Thailand is different does not give Thailand Justice!
Thailand is out of this world!!!!!
Thailand may be different, but it does not compare to Cambodia!
*** DO NOT GO TO CAMBODIA *** – Dirty, yuk place!
Should I be a little suspect on visiting a developing nation? I have visited USA, NZ and Europe and I loved them all but would love to go some where my dollar will be strong! Any tips on that?
Thailand and Phuket are great locations to visit! Your money will go very far and you will be very safe!
So long as you listen to the locals and ask for help, you will be fine in Thailand. People that treat it like home will find big trouble. my 2c
Good article. Keep them coming please
- Jason
This sounds like it would be a bit of an adventure! Can you e-mail through some more detail and prices if possible?
I am seriously considering this over China..
Thats the great thing about Thailand! So much to do and see….
Other places can be a massive bore.