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Public Holidays in 2026: Exact Long Holidays from May to December

Society21 Apr 2026 09:50 GMT+7

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Public Holidays in 2026: Exact Long Holidays from May to December

If you want to plan a trip between May and December 2026, don't forget to check the official public holidays, bank holidays, and traditional holidays to see which days are off.


After the long Songkran holidays in 2026, which provided a refreshing extended break, many people are still preparing to plan trips during the coming months. "Long holidays" continue to be sought after, as taking time off to relax and recharge after hard work, especially by socializing with friends and family, greatly boosts morale.

/ "Long holidays" from May to December 2026 include several more days. If you intend to plan trips ahead, be sure to verify the official public holidays, bank holidays, and traditional holidays available from May to December 2026.

Public holidays in May 2026

  • Friday, 1 May 2026: National Labor Day (holiday only for private sector and banks; government officials do not have this day off).
  • Monday, 4 May 2026: Coronation Day (holiday for government officials, private sector, and banks).
  • Friday, 9 May 2026: Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day (holiday only for government officials; private sector and banks do not have this day off).
  • Sunday, 31 May 2026: Visakha Bucha Day (holiday for government officials, private sector, and banks).

Public holidays in June 2026

  • Monday, 1 June 2026: Substitute holiday for Visakha Bucha Day (holiday for government officials, private sector, and banks).
  • Wednesday, 3 June 2026: Queen's Birthday (holiday for government officials, private sector, and banks).

Public holidays in July 2026

  • Tuesday, 28 July 2026: King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday (holiday for government officials, private sector, and banks).
  • Wednesday, 29 July 2026: Asalha Bucha Day (holiday for government officials, private sector, and banks).
  • Thursday, 30 July 2026: Buddhist Lent Day (holiday only for government officials; private sector and banks do not have this day off).

Public holidays in August 2026

  • Wednesday, 12 August 2026: Queen Mother's Birthday and Mother's Day (holiday for government officials, private sector, and banks).

Public holidays in October 2026

  • Tuesday, 13 October 2026: King Bhumibol Memorial Day (holiday for government officials, private sector, and banks).
  • Friday, 23 October 2026: Chulalongkorn Day (holiday for government officials, private sector, and banks).

Public holidays in December 2026

  • Saturday, 5 December 2026: King Bhumibol's Birthday, National Day, and Father's Day (holiday for government officials, private sector, and banks).
  • Monday, 7 December 2026: Substitute holiday for King Bhumibol's Birthday, National Day, and Father's Day (holiday for government officials, private sector, and banks).
  • Thursday, 10 December 2026: Constitution Day (holiday for government officials, private sector, and banks).
  • Thursday, 31 December 2026: New Year's Eve (holiday for government officials, private sector, and banks).