THAI HOLIDAYS AND FESTIVALS
at Prince of Songkla University
2021 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 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public holiday |
| Feb 12 | Friday | Lunar New Year | Public holiday |
| Feb 26 | Friday | Makha Bucha Day | Public holiday |
| Apr 6 | Tuesday | Chakri Memorial Day | Public holiday |
| Apr 12 | Monday | Songkran Day | Public holiday |
| Apr 13 | Tuesday | Songkran Day | Public holiday |
| Apr 14 | Wednesday | Songkran Day | Public holiday |
| Apr 15 | Thursday | Songkran Day | Public holiday |
| May 4 | Tuesday | Coronation Day | Public holiday |
| May 10 | Monday | Royal Ploughing Ceremony | Public holiday |
| May 26 | Wednesday | Visaka Bucha Day | Public holiday |
| Jun 3 | Thursday | H.M. Queen Suthida's Birthday Holiday | Public holiday |
| Jul 26 | Monday | Asanha Bucha Day | Public holiday, observed (actual date: Jul 24) |
| Jul 27 | Tuesday | Buddhist Lent Day | Public holiday, observed (actual date: Jul 25) |
| Jul 28 | Wednesday | H.M. the King's Birthday Holiday | Public holiday |
| Aug 12 | Thursday | H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday Holiday | Public holiday |
| Sept 24 | Friday | Prince Mahidol Day | Public holiday |
| Oct 6 | Wednesday | Tenth Lunar Month Festival | For southern provinces only |
| Oct 13 | Wednesday | Passing of His Majesty the Late King | Public holiday |
| Oct 22 | Friday | Chulalongkorn Day | Public holiday, observed (actual date: Oct. 23) |
| Dec 6 | Monday | H.M. King Bhumibol's Birthday Holiday | Public holiday, observed (actual date: Dec 5) |
| Dec 10 | Friday | Constitution Day | Public holiday |
| Dec 31 | Friday | New Year's Eve | Public holiday |
The dates listed above may be modified as official changes are announced.