Schools, government offices and most commercial offices close on public holidays. Small shops may also close though larger shops, supermarkets and department stores generally remain open. Nightlife and entertainment venues are usually obliged to close on royal and religious holidays, although this is not always the case.
January 1st – New Year’s Day
February (lunar) – Magha Puja*
April 6th – Chakri Day
April 13th – Songkran, (3 day holiday)
May 1st – Labour Day
May 5th – Coronation Day
May (lunar) – Visakah Puja*
July (lunar) – Asanha Puja*
July (lunar) – Khao Phansa*
August 12th – HM the Queen’s Birthday
October 23rd – Chulalongkorn Day
December 5th – HM the King’s Birthday
December 10th – Constitution Day
December 31st – New Year’s Eve
*Thai Buddhist holidays are based on the lunar calendar so the exact dates vary every year.
Chiang Mai Public Holidays
Schools, government offices and most commercial offices close on public holidays. Small shops may also close though larger shops, supermarkets and department stores generally remain open. Nightlife and entertainment venues are usually obliged to close on royal and religious holidays, although this is not always the case.
*Thai Buddhist holidays are based on the lunar calendar so the exact dates vary every year.