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Bank of Thailand Announces Bank and Financial Institution Holidays for 2027

Interview27 Aug 2026 09:49 GMT+7

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Bank of Thailand Announces Bank and Financial Institution Holidays for 2027

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has announced the traditional holidays and special additional holidays for financial institutions and specialized financial institutions for the year 2027, to serve as a guideline for these institutions and the public to plan financial transactions in advance.

2027 Bank Holidays: Financial Institution Holiday Calendar for 2027


January

Thursday, 1 January – New Year's Day

Friday, 2 January – Special additional holiday

March


Tuesday, 3 March – Magha Puja Day

April

Monday, 6 April – Chakri Memorial Day and Chakri Dynasty Commemoration Day

Monday, 13 – Wednesday, 15 April – Songkran Festival

May

Friday, 1 May – National Labor Day

Monday, 4 May – Coronation Day


June

Monday, 1 June – Substitute holiday for Visakha Puja Day (Sunday, 31 May 2026)

Wednesday, 3 June – Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana

July

Tuesday, 28 July – Birthday of His Majesty the King

Wednesday, 29 July – Asalha Puja Day

August

Wednesday, 12 August – Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, and National Mother's Day

October

Tuesday, 13 October – King Bhumibol Memorial Day

Friday, 16 October – Special additional holiday (Bangkok area only)

Friday, 23 October – Chulalongkorn Day

December

Monday, 7 December – Substitute holiday for the Birthday Anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, National Day, and Father's Day (Saturday, 5 December 2026)

Thursday, 10 December – Constitution Day

Thursday, 31 December – New Year's Eve


Exceptions and Additional Holidays for Specific Areas


The Islamic Bank of Thailand will observe additional holidays on Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as announced by the Chularatchamontri Office, if these do not coincide with regular weekly or other holidays.

Branches of financial institutions in the five southern border provinces (Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, Satun, and Songkhla) will additionally observe holidays on Chinese New Year, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha as declared by the Chularatchamontri Office.

Cancellation of Mid-Year and Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives Account Closing Holidays


The BOT confirms the cancellation of the mid-year holiday (1 July) and the annual account closing holiday of the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (1 April) due to the current efficient account closing system that can be performed without affecting service through all channels.