THAI HOLIDAYS AND FESTIVALS
at Prince of Songkla University
2022 Thai Holidays at PSU
Holidays and festivals are an essential part of Thai life and offer the visitor a valuable opportunity not only for having fun, but also for gaining an insight into various aspects of Thai culture.
| Date | Day | Holiday name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3 | Monday | New Year's Day | Public holiday, observed (actual date: Jan. 1) |
| Feb 1 | Tuesday | Lunar New Year | Regional holiday |
| Feb 16 | Wednesday | Makha Bucha Day | Public holiday |
| Apr 6 | Wednesday | Chakri Memorial Day | Public holiday |
| Apr 13 | Wednesday | Songkran Day | Public holiday |
| Apr 14 | Thursday | Songkran Day | Public holiday |
| Apr 15 | Friday | Songkran Day | Public holiday |
| May 4 | Wednesday | Coronation Day | Public holiday |
| May 13 | Friday | Royal Ploughing Ceremony | Public holiday |
| May 16 | Monday | Visaka Bucha Day | Public holiday, observed (actual date: May 15) |
| Jun 3 | Friday | H.M. Queen Suthida's Birthday Holiday | Public holiday |
| Jul 13 | Wednesday | Asanha Bucha Day | Public holiday |
| Jul 14 | Thursday | Buddhist Lent Day | Public holiday |
| Jul 15 | Friday | Special Government Holiday | Public holiday (for 2022 only) |
| Jul 28 | Thursday | H.M. the King's Birthday Holiday | Public holiday |
| Jul 29 | Friday | Special Government Holiday | Public holiday (for 2022 only) |
| Aug 12 | Friday | H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday Holiday | Public holiday |
| Sept 26 | Monday | Prince Mahidol Day | Public holiday, observed (actual date: Sept 24) |
| - | - | Tenth Lunar Month Festival | For southern provinces only |
| Oct 13 | Thursday | Passing of His Majesty the Late King | Public holiday |
| Oct 14 | Friday | Special Government Holiday | Public holiday (for 2022 only) |
| Oct 24 | Monday | Chulalongkorn Day | Public holiday, observed (actual date: Oct. 23) |
| Dec 5 | Monday | H.M. King Bhumibol's Birthday Holiday | Public holiday |
| Dec 12 | Monday | Constitution Day | Public holiday, observed (actual date: Dec. 10) |
| Dec 30 | Friday | Special Government Holiday | Public holiday (for 2022 only) |
| Dec 31 | Saturday | New Year's Eve | Public holiday |
The dates listed above may be modified as official changes are announced.