As with any country all over the world, Thailand also has many holidays. This section hereby will supply you with Thai public holidays 2024 so that it will give you convenience in case you plan to visit Thailand.
Thailand has a diverse ethnic, cultural, and religious background so there are many many traditional festivals as well as events that are celebrated throughout the year. However, there also has Thai public holidays 2024 including international events and observances.
Among many Thai public holidays in 2024, 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 in 2024, please take a look at the table below.
List of National Thai public holidays 2024
Date Day Holiday Details 2024-01-01 Monday New Year’s Day Start of the Gregorian calendar year 2024-01-29 Tuesday Makha Bucha Day Buddhist holiday commemorating the Buddha’s first sermon after his enlightenment 2024-02-13 Tuesday Chakri Memorial Day Commemorates the founding of the Chakri Dynasty in 1782 2024-04-06 Saturday Songkran Day Thai New Year, celebrated with water throwing and merit-making 2024-04-07 Sunday Songkran Day (substitute holiday) 2024-05-05 Wednesday Coronation Day Commemorates the coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn in 2019 2024-05-10 Friday Visakha Bucha Day Buddhist holiday commemorating the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death 2024-07-21 Sunday Khao Phansa Day Marks the start of the Buddhist Lent, a three-month period of religious retreat for monks 2024-07-28 Sunday King Vajiralongkorn’s Birthday 2024-08-12 Tuesday Queen Sirikit’s Birthday Mother’s Day 2024-10-13 Sunday Chulalongkorn Day Commemorates the death of King Chulalongkorn, who is revered as the “Father of Modern Thailand” 2024-10-23 Wednesday Chulalongkorn Memorial Day (substitute holiday) 2024-12-05 Thursday King’s Birthday Father’s Day 2024-12-31 Tuesday New Year’s Eve (substitute holiday) Songkran Festival is the Thai New Year and is the most popular holiday in Thailand. It is a water festival, so be prepared to get wet!
Loy Krathong Festival is another popular festival where people float lanterns on rivers and lakes to honor the water goddess.
Many businesses and government offices will be closed on Thai public holidays, so it is important to plan your trip accordingly.
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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