Thailand Festival Calendar 2025-2026

Complete guide to Thai festivals, holidays, and events throughout the year

All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December

Asanha Bucha Day

Past

Commemorates Buddha's first sermon

July (Full Moon) Nationwide

Khao Phansa

Past

Start of Buddhist Lent when monks retreat to temples

July (Buddhist Lent Start) Nationwide

King's Birthday

Past

National holiday celebrating the King's birthday

July 28 Nationwide

Regional & Special Events

Asalha Bucha & Khao Phansa 2026 — Buddhist Lent

Past

Asalha Bucha (July 21) marks Buddha's first sermon. Khao Phansa (July 22) begins the 3-month Buddhist Rains Retreat. Both are dry days with alcohol sales banned. Candlelit temple processions nationwide.

Jul 21 – Jul 22 Nationwide Free Alcohol Ban

Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival 2026

Past

Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival during Buddhist Lent entry in July features elaborate wax sculptures on parade floats through Thung Si Mueang Park. One of the most spectacular festivals in Northeast Thailand.

Jul 24 – Jul 26 Thung Si Mueang Park, Ubon Ratchathani Free

Thailand Festival Calendar 2025-2026

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