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Public Holidays
There are usually 16 public holidays in a year,
but more may be declared by the government.
Since Buddhism is the predominant religion,
the majority of traditional holidays are based
on Buddhist culture and beliefs. The religious
festivals are determined by the Buddhist lunar
calendar, and therefore the dates vary each
year. If a holiday falls on a weekend, one
following workday is observed by the
government as a compensatory holiday.
2018 2019
New Year’s Day January 1-2 January 1
Makha Bucha Day March 1 February 19
Chakri Day April 6 April 8
Songkran April 12-16 April 13-17
Labour Day May 1 May 1
Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day May 14 May 22
Visakha Bucha Day May 29 May 19
Asahna Bucha Day July 27 July 17
His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn’s Birthday July 30 July 29
Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday August 13 August 12
Passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol October 15 October 14
Chulalongkorn Memorial Day October 23 October 23
His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol’s Birthday December 5 December 5
Constitution Day December 10 December 10
New Year’s Eve December 31 December 31
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