🇹🇭 Thailand Festivalkalender 2025-2026
Vollständiger Guide zu thailändischen Festen, Feiertagen und Events
Chinesisches Neujahr
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Drachentänze und Feuerwerk in Chinatown
Makha Bucha
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Buddhistischer Feiertag zum Gedenken an Buddhas Predigt
Songkran Wasserfest
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Thailändisches Neujahr mit Wasserschlachten und Tempelbesuchen
Chakri-Tag
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Jahrestag der Gründung der Chakri-Dynastie
Visakha Bucha
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Wichtigster buddhistischer Feiertag — Geburt, Erleuchtung und Tod Buddhas
Raketenfestival
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Riesige selbstgebaute Raketen werden für Regen abgefeuert
Phi Ta Khon Geisterfest
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Buntes Geistermaskenfest in der Provinz Loei
Geburtstag der Königin / Muttertag
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Geburtstag der Königin und thailändischer Muttertag
Asanha Bucha
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Gedenken an Buddhas erste Predigt
Khao Phansa
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Beginn der buddhistischen Fastenzeit
Geburtstag des Königs
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Nationalfeiertag zu Ehren des Königs
Vegetarisches Festival
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9-tägiges Festival mit extremen Ritualen und vegetarischem Essen
Ok Phansa
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Ende der Fastenzeit mit beleuchteten Bootsprozessionen
Büffelrennen
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Aufregendes Büffelrennen in Chonburi
Loy Krathong
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Lichterfest mit schwimmenden Opfergaben auf dem Wasser
Yi Peng Laternenfest
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Tausende Himmelslaternen steigen in den Nachthimmel
Elefantenfest Surin
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Thailands größtes Elefantenfest
Verfassungstag
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Jahrestag der ersten thailändischen Verfassung
🗓️ Regionale & Spezielle Events
Doi Tung Winter Flower Season 2026 — Chiang Rai
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Doi Tung Winter Flower Season runs December to February at the Royal Doi Tung Development Project in northern Chiang Rai. Tulips, roses, and cherry blossoms bloom in the royal gardens at high altitude. Popular day trip from Chiang Rai city.
Chiang Rai Flower Festival 2026
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Chiang Rai Flower Festival 22nd edition runs December 26, 2025 to February 18, 2026 at Rajabhakti Park near King Mengrai Monument. Millions of winter blooms including tulips, orchids, and chrysanthemums. Live music every Saturday. Free admission.
Bo Sang Umbrella Festival 2026 — Chiang Mai
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Bo Sang Umbrella Festival in Bo Sang village, San Kamphaeng, Chiang Mai on January 16-18. Features traditional paper umbrella craft demonstrations and colorful decorated parade floats.
Wai Sa Phaya Mengrai Festival 2026 — Chiang Rai
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Wai Sa Phaya Mengrai honors King Mengrai, founder of Chiang Rai. Held January 26 to February 4, 2026 at Chiang Rai Provincial Sports Stadium. Features Lanna cultural processions, exhibitions, and local markets.
Chiang Mai Flower Festival 2026
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Chiang Mai Flower Festival held the first weekend of February features elaborate floral parade floats and flower arrangement competitions at Ratchaphruek Park. Perfect timing with the cool season.
Singha Park International Balloon Fiesta 2026 — Chiang Rai
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Singha Park International Balloon Fiesta 2026 at Singha Park Chiang Rai, February 11-15. Celebrating its 10th anniversary — the largest international balloon festival in ASEAN. 30+ balloons from 13 countries, nightly Night Glow shows, concerts with 40 artists, food markets, and stunning tea plantation views.
Makha Bucha Day 2026 — Buddhist Holy Day
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Makha Bucha commemorates Buddha preaching to 1,250 disciples. February 12, 2026. Candlelit processions (Wian Thian) at temples nationwide. Nationwide alcohol sales ban. Public holiday.
Chinese New Year 2026 — Yaowarat Bangkok
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Chinese New Year 2026 (Year of the Horse) on February 13-15. Bangkok's Yaowarat Chinatown hosts dragon dances, fireworks, and street food. Also celebrated in Phuket Town and Chiang Mai.
Chiang Rai Lantern Festival 2026
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Chiang Rai Lantern Festival during Chinese New Year period near King Mengrai Monument. Features red Chinese lantern displays and cultural activities specific to Chiang Rai.
Pattaya Music Festival 2026
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Pattaya Music Festival runs March 6-28 across Pattaya Beach, Jomtien Beach, Koh Larn, and Lan Pho Naklua Park. Free concerts by Thai and international artists. One of Thailand's biggest free music events.
Golden Triangle Festival 2026 — Chiang Saen
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Golden Triangle Festival at Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai — where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet at the Mekong River. Features river boat processions, tri-nation cultural performances, and border markets. A uniquely international event exclusive to Chiang Rai.
Full Moon Party 2026 — Koh Phangan
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Full Moon Party at Haad Rin, Koh Phangan is held every full moon night — one of the world's biggest beach parties with 10,000-30,000 attendees. Fluorescent paint, fire shows, international DJs. Monthly event all year.
Songkran 2026 — Thai New Year Water Festival
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Songkran is Thailand's traditional New Year festival held April 13-15. Celebrated nationwide with water fights, temple visits, and merit-making. Chiang Mai's moat area, Pattaya Beach Road, and Bangkok's Khao San Road are the top spots.
Visakha Bucha Day 2026 — Buddha's Birthday
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Visakha Bucha commemorates Buddha's birth, enlightenment and passing. May 31, 2026. Candlelit processions nationwide. Nationwide alcohol sales ban. Public holiday.
Phuket Pride 2026
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Phuket Pride is Thailand's biggest LGBTQ+ celebration held in June. Features colorful parades, beach parties, and Pride stage shows. Over 15,000 visitors expected. Held on Patong Beach area.
Phi Ta Khon Ghost Festival 2026 — Loei
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Phi Ta Khon in Dan Sai, Loei Province features colorful ghost masks, lively processions, and folk music around June. One of Thailand's most unusual and fun festivals with adult-themed costumes. Note: dates TBC annually.
Asalha Bucha & Khao Phansa 2026 — Buddhist Lent
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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.
Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival 2026
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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.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026
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Phuket Vegetarian Festival runs for 9 days in October — a Chinese Taoist celebration with street processions, firewalking, body piercing rituals, and vegetarian food stalls throughout Phuket Town. A unique and intense cultural experience.
Surin Elephant Round-Up 2026
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Surin Elephant Round-Up held the third weekend of November features elephant parades, elephant football, and historical battle reenactments. A highlight of Thailand's elephant cultural heritage.
Lopburi Monkey Festival 2026
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Lopburi Monkey Festival in November near Phra Kaan Shrine features thousands of monkeys being served a feast of fruits and food. One of Thailand's most unusual and photographed events.
Yi Peng & Loy Krathong 2026 — Lantern Festival
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Yi Peng is Chiang Mai's sky lantern festival held alongside Loy Krathong on November 24-25. Thousands of lanterns float into the night sky. Mae Jo University hosts the main ticketed event. Ping River is ideal for floating krathongs.
Loy Krathong Sukhothai 2026 — The Original Festival
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Sukhothai Loy Krathong at Sukhothai Historical Park on November 24-25 is considered the most authentic version of the festival at its birthplace. Features spectacular light and sound shows among ancient ruins.
Tomorrowland Thailand 2026 — Pattaya
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Tomorrowland Thailand 2026 in Pattaya, December 11-13. The first full-scale Asian edition of the legendary EDM festival featuring iconic stages and global artists. Ticketed event — book well in advance.
Electric Daisy Carnival Thailand 2026 — Phuket
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Electric Daisy Carnival Thailand 2026 at Rhythm Park, Phuket December 18-20. World-class EDM festival featuring top global DJs on multiple stages in a tropical island setting. Ticketed event.