As any country all over the world, Thailand also has many holidays. This section hereby will supply you with Thai public holidays 2019 so that it will give you convenience in case you plan to visit Thailand.
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Thailand has a diverse ethnic, cultural and religious background so there are many many traditional festival as well as events that celebrated throughout the year. However, there also has Thai public holidays 2019 including international events and observances.
Among many Thai public holidays 2019, there is a famous holiday called Songkran. This is the traditional Thai New Year’s Day and is celebrated from 13 April to 15 April. For many other Thai public holidays 2019, please take a look on table below.
List of National Thai public holidays 2019
Day | Date | Holiday | Comments |
Tuesday | January 01 | New Year’s Day | Wan Khuen Pi Mai |
Tuesday | February 05 | Chinese New Year | Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala and Satun only |
Tuesday | February 19 | Makha Bucha Day | Date varies depending on the lunar cycle |
Monday | April 08 | Chakri Day (observed) | April 6th, or following Mondat if it falls on a weekend |
Saturday | April 13 | Songkran | Thai New Year |
Sunday | April 14 | Songkran Festival | Thai New Year |
Monday | April 15 | Songkran Festival | Thai New Year |
Tuesday | April 16 | Songkran Festival | Thai New Year |
Wednesday | May 01 | Labour day | May 1st, or following Monday if it falls on a weekend |
Monday | May 06 | H.M. King’s Coronation | Special national holiday |
Monday | May 20 | Visakha Bucha Day (observed) | Date varies depending on the lunar cycle |
Wednesday | May 22 | Royal Ploughing Ceremony | Government |
Tuesday | July 16 | Asahna Bucha Day | Date varies depending on the lunar cycle |
Wednesday | July 17 | Buddhist Lent | Government |
Monday | July 29 | H.M. King’s Birthday (observed) | July 28 or following Monday if it falls on a weekend |
Monday | August 12 | H.M. Queen’s Birthday Holiday | August 12th, or following Monday if it falls on a weekend |
Monday | August 12 | Mother’s Day | Wan Mae. Aug 12th |
Monday | October 14 | The passing of King Bhumibol (observed) | October 13 or the following Monday if it falls on a weekend |
Wednesday | October 23 | Chulalongkorn Day | Oct 13 or following Monday if it falls on a weekend |
Thursday | December 05 | Father’s Day | Celebrated on H.M. Kings Birthday |
Thursday | December 05 | King Bhumibol’s Birthday | Dec 5th, or following Monday if it falls on a weekend |
Tuesday | December 10 | Constitution Day | Dec 10th, or following Monday if it falls on a weekend |
Tuesday | December 31 | New Year’s Eve | Wan Sin Pi |
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Which place is the best for bicycling in Thailand…?
Dear Adam,
Thailand is a fantastic destination for cyclists, whether it’s the winding coastal roads or the narrow hilly tracks, which are attracting a growing number of the world’s top mountain bikers. We will recommend you 5 of the best cycling routes in Thailand:
1. Kanchanaburi Province, Western Thailand
2. Sukhothai, Northern Thailand
3. Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province
4. Khao Lak, Phang Nga Province
5. Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand
Wish you have a great trip. Best regards