In January 2026, there are public holidays and bank holidays as announced by the government and the Bank of Thailand (BOT) as follows.
Summary of January 2026 holidays
Day / Date | Type of Holiday | Status (Public Holiday) | Status (Bank Holiday) |
Thursday, 1 January | New Year's Day | Holiday | Holiday |
Friday, 2 January | Special Holiday (Cabinet approved additional day) | Holiday | Holiday |
Saturday, 3 January | Weekend Holiday | Holiday | Holiday |
Sunday, 4 January | Weekend Holiday | Holiday | Holiday |
Additional Details
Long holiday: At the beginning of January 2026, there is a 4-day long holiday from January 1 to 4, allowing you to plan extended travel or rest without using extra leave days.
National Children's Day: Falls on Saturday, January 10, 2026 (not considered an additional holiday for regular employees or banks since it falls on a Saturday).
Teachers' Day: Falls on Friday, January 16, 2026 (a holiday only for educational institutions, not a general public or bank holiday).