THAI HOLIDAYS AND FESTIVALS
at Prince of Songkla University
2020 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 01 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| Jan 25 | Saturday | Chinese Lunar New Year ‡ | Hat Yai and Pattani campuses only |
| Feb 10 | Monday | Makha Bucha Day | National holiday, observed (actual date: Feb 8) |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Chakri Memorial Day | National holiday, observed |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Songkran | Canceled due to COVID-19 |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Songkran | Canceled due to COVID-19 |
| Apr 15 | Wednesday | Songkran | Canceled due to COVID-19 |
| May 4 | Monday | Coronation Day | National holiday |
| May 6 | Wednesday | Visaka Bucha Day | National holiday |
| May 11 | Monday | Royal Ploughing Ceremony | National holiday |
| May 25 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) ‡ | Hat Yai and Pattani campuses only |
| Jun 3 | Wednesday | H.M. Queen Suthida's Birthday Holiday | National holiday |
| Jul 6 | Monday | Khao Phansa Day | National holiday |
| Jul 7 | Tuesday | Asanha Bucha Day | National holiday, observed (actual date: Jul 5) |
| Jul 28 | Tuesday | H.M. the King's Birthday Holiday | National holiday |
| Aug 12 | Wednesday | H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday Holiday | National holiday |
| Oct 13 | Tuesday | Passing of His Majesty the Late King | National holiday |
| Oct 23 | Friday | Chulalongkorn Day | National holiday |
| Nov 13 | Wednesday | Loy Krathong | Observance |
| Dec 07 | Monday | H.M. King Bhumibol's Birthday Holiday | National holiday, observed (actual date: Dec 5) |
| Dec 10 | Thursday | Constitution Day | National holiday |
| Dec 25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day ‡ | Observance |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | National holiday |
The dates listed above may be modified as official changes are announced.
‡Multicultural Days: the university adopts a multicultural-society policy in promoting participation in important religious days and activities, as proclaimed in the official PSU announcement titled “Studying, Teaching, and Examinations on the Religious Days and Thai Festivals” (June 2, 2010, Thai PDF).