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Public Holidays in July 2026: Which Days Are Off and How to Maximize a 9-Day Break

Society18 Jun 2026 13:00 GMT+7

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Public Holidays in July 2026: Which Days Are Off and How to Maximize a 9-Day Break

Check clearly which days are public holidays in July 2026, along with tips on how to take leave to get a maximum 9-day long break.


As July 2026 approaches, many feel excited because there will be a long holiday period to enjoy a relaxing break, even though there are "special holidays" not everyone will have the same days off, because in this month, public holidays and bank holidays differ.

In particular, Thursday, 30 July 2026, which is "Buddhist Lent Day" on this day, only "government officials" have the day off. Meanwhile, companies, the private sector, and banks will remain open and operate as usual.

Regarding the public holidays in July 2026, those planning to travel or return to their hometowns during the "long holidays in July" should not forget to check exactly which days are official public holidays.

Public holidays in July 2026

  • Tuesday, 28 July 2026

The Birthday of His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun

  • Wednesday, 29 July 2026

Asalha Bucha Day

  • Thursday, 30 July 2026

Buddhist Lent Day

If you take an additional two days off, Monday, 27 July and Friday, 31 July 2026, it will create "a 9-day long holiday" from Saturday, 25 July to Sunday, 2 August 2026.

However, the form of "taking leave" depends on the rules set by each agency or company.