What were your unforgettable holiday stories from last year? As overseas workers, we often look forward to holidays when we can take a day or two off from work to go somewhere with our family or friends, be it on Thailand’s renowned beaches to have fun, at impressive Thai temples to meditate, or even just in malls and national parks to shop and relax.
If you haven’t fully enjoyed your stay in Thailand, here’s the list of Thai holidays and observances in 2025 to celebrate and maximize your long weekends and holidays in the Land of Smile this year.
| Date | Holidays and Observances |
| January 1 | New Year’s Day |
| January 11 | National Children’s Day |
| January 16 | Teacher’s Day |
| January 29-31 | Chinese New Year’s Day |
| February 12 | Makha Bucha Day |
| February 14 | Valentine’s Day |
| April 6 | Chakri Memorial Day |
| April 7 | Day off for Chakri Day |
| April 13-16 | Songkran Thai New Year |
| May 1 | Labor Day |
| May 4 | Coronation Day |
| May 5 | Day off for Coronation Day |
| May 9 | Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day |
| May 11 | Visakha Bucha Day |
| May 12 | Day off for Visakha Bucha Day |
| June 2 | Special Public Holiday |
| June 3 | H.M. Queen’s Birthday |
| July 10 | Buddhist Lent Day |
| July 28 | H.M. Kings Birthday |
| August 11 | Special Public Holiday |
| August 12 | Queen Mother’s Birthday |
| October 13 | King Bhumibol Memorial Day |
| October 23 | Chulalongkorn Day |
| October 31 | Halloween |
| December 5 | King Bhumibol’s Birthday / Father’s Day |
| December 10 | Constitution Day |
| December 24 | Christmas Eve |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
| December 31 | New Year’s Eve |
Plan Your Getaways: 9 Long Weekends in Thailand for 2025!
Thailand offers nine spectacular long weekends in 2025, perfect for immersing yourself in its rich cultural heritage, picturesque landscapes, and lively festivals. From the joyful splashes of Songkran in April to the serene celebrations of the New Year, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
- 5–7 April (3 days): Chakri Memorial Day
- 12–16 April (5 days): Songkran Festival
- 3–5 May (3 days): Coronation Day
- 10–12 May (3 days): Visakha Bucha Day
- 31 May–3 June (4 days): H.M. Queen’s Birthday
- 26–28 July (3 days): H.M. King’s Birthday
- 9–12 August (4 days): Queen Mother’s Birthday
- 11–13 October (3 days): King Bhumibol Memorial Day
- 5–7 December (3 days): Father’s Day
- 31 December 2025–4 January 2026 (5 days): New Year’s Holiday
Start planning your holidays and make the most of your stay in the Kingdom of Thailand.
Source: TAT News