Wondering where to make merit during this year's Vegetarian Festival? Get ready in body and mind, then mark your map for the vegetarian observance events—enjoy satisfying meals and great merit together. Wherever you are, prepare to embark on a 9-day, 9-night spiritual journey from 10 to 18 October 2026. If there are any updates, we will be sure to share them. Don’t forget to save this list or share it with friends and family to join the festival together.
Central Region
The Yaowarat Vegetarian Festival 2026 takes place from 9 to 18 October 2026 at the Chalerm Phrakiat Six Cycles Anniversary Gate, Yaowarat Road, Bangkok.
The Sin Heng Tua Vegetarian Festival at Yaowarat’s Circle 22 runs 24 hours daily from 9 to 18 October 2026 at Sin Heng Tua Vegetarian Hall, Circle 22, along Maitri Chit Road, Bangkok.
The 9-day, 9-night Vegetarian Festival is held from 10 to 18 October 2026 at the Tai Sia Huk Chao Shrine (Sam Chin–Wat Traimit), Bangkok.
The Boon Samakhom Vegetarian Festival (萬金福壽壇) is open 24 hours daily from 10 to 18 October 2026 at Boon Samakhom Vegetarian Hall (Sampeng–Ratchawong), Bangkok.
The Nonthaburi Vegetarian Festival, "Eat Vegetarian Everywhere, Great Merit," runs from 9 to 18 October 2026 at Outlet Square, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi Province.
Pay homage at 9 shrines during the Samut Sakhon Vegetarian Festival from 9 to 18 October 2026 at 9 important shrines on both sides of the Tha Chin River, Samut Sakhon Province, for auspicious blessings.
The Vegetarian Observance or Vegetarian Festival in Saraburi takes place from 10 to 18 October 2026 at the Ongkharak Shrine, Phra Phutthabat District, Saraburi Province.
Northern Region
The Chiang Rai Vegetarian Observance is held from 10 to 18 October 2026 at the Siri Korn Chiang Rai Disaster Relief Association (new office), Chiang Rai Province.
The Chiang Mai Vegetarian Festival runs from 9 to 18 October 2026 at the Guan Yin Tham Than Foundation (Guan Yin Tung), Chiang Mai Province.
The Vegetarian Festival at the Pung Tao Kong Shrine in Chiang Mai is held from 10 to 18 October 2026 at the shrine, Chiang Mai Province.
The Chiang Mai Samakkhi Charity Foundation Vegetarian Festival is from 10 to 18 October 2026 at Tai Hong Kong Shrine, Night Bazaar, Chiang Mai.
The Lampang Great Merit Vegetarian Festival runs from 10 to 18 October 2026 at the Sawang Nakhon Lampang Dhammasathan Association, Lampang Province.
The Santinikom Temple Vegetarian Festival is from 10 to 18 October 2026 at Santinikom Temple, Ko Kha District, Lampang Province.
The Nan Vegetarian Festival takes place from 9 to 18 October 2026 at the 123rd Anniversary Faith and Merit Building, Pueng Tao Kong Shrine, Nan Province.
The Mae Sot Vegetarian Festival runs from 10 to 18 October 2026 at the Mae Sot Samakkhi Charity Foundation (Chinese Shrine of Mae Sot), Mae Sot District, Tak Province.
The Nakhon Sawan Vegetarian Festival has two main venues: the Dan Sukhawadee Viharn of Amitabha Buddha from 9 to 18 October 2026, and the Shrine of the Lord and Lady of Nakhon Sawan from 10 to 18 October 2026.
The Uttaradit Vegetarian Observance is from 9 to 18 October 2026 at the Sawang Uttaradit Dhammasathan Foundation (behind Thung Kalo Witthaya School), Uttaradit Province.
The Phitsanulok Vegetarian Festival is from 9 to 18 October 2026 at the Sai Te Huk Tung Vegetarian Hall, Heng Jia Shrine, Phitsanulok Province.
The Kamphaeng Phet Vegetarian Festival is from 9 to 18 October 2026 at the Sawang Kamphaeng Phet Dhammasathan Foundation and Sawang Kamphaeng Phet Rescue, Kamphaeng Phet Province.
Eastern Region
The Chonburi Vegetarian Observance runs from 8 to 19 October 2026 at the Thep Sathit Phra Kit Chalerm Viharn, Na Cha Sa Tai Ji Shrine, Ang Sila Subdistrict, Chonburi Province.
The Paohok Tua Vegetarian Festival is from 9 to 18 October 2026 at Paohok Tua Vegetarian Hall (Ban Suan Municipality), Chonburi Province.
The Chanthaburi Vegetarian Observance runs from 9 to 18 October 2026 at the Buan Heng Je Tua – Meng Hngie Je Tua Vegetarian Hall, Chanthaburi Province.
Northeastern Region
The Korat 9-Day Merit Vegetarian Festival takes place from 10 to 18 October 2026 at the Tiger Shrine, City Pillar Shrine, Fire God Shrine, and Thao Suranari Monument Square (Ya Mo), Nakhon Ratchasima Province.
The Pracha Ruamjai Foundation Vegetarian Festival runs from 10 to 18 October 2026 at the Mahabodhisattva Guan Yin Hall, Pracha Ruamjai Foundation, Nakhon Ratchasima.
The Udon Thani Vegetarian Festival is held mainly at the Udon Sawang Methathammasathan Foundation from 9 to 18 October 2026 and at the Udon Promotion of Dhamma Foundation Headquarters from 10 to 18 October 2026.
Southern Region
The Songkhla Vegetarian Observance is held at the Kuan Im Bodhisattva Shrine, Khlong Hae–Hat Yai, from 8 to 19 October 2026, and at the Tao Bo Keng Vegetarian Foundation, Hat Yai District, from 9 to 18 October 2026.
The Krabi Vegetarian Observance is from 10 to 18 October 2026 at the Kim Chai Tai Ji Shrine, Plai Phraya District, Krabi Province.
The Pak Nam Chumphon Vegetarian Festival runs from 10 to 18 October 2026 at Pak Nam Chumphon Vegetarian Hall, Chumphon Province.
The Phang Nga Vegetarian Observance takes place from 10 to 18 October 2026, spread across important shrines throughout Phang Nga Province.
The Trang Vegetarian Festival is from 10 to 19 October 2026 (some shrines start from 12 to 17 October) at key shrines across the province, such as Paokong Shrine and Kim Leng Keng Shrine.
The Phuket Vegetarian Festival, the original grand celebration, is held from 10 to 18 October 2026 at various Chinese shrines (Amm) throughout Phuket Province, including Jui Tui Tao Bo Keng Shrine and Kathu Shrine.
Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand