Thailand observes national holidays, both traditional and historical, and the three most important Buddhist holidays in the country: Makha Bucha Day, Visakha Bucha Day and Asahna Bucha Day. Some other observances, both official and non-official, local and international, are observed to varying degrees throughout the country. Find below the list of upcoming holidays and observances in Thailand. Help us
Saturday 12 August - HM the Queen's Birthday and National Mother's Day in Thailand; World Elephant Day (Conceived in 2011 by Canadian filmmakers Patricia Sims and Michael Clark of Canazwest Pictures, and Sivaporn Dardarananda, Secretary-General of the Elephant Reintroduction Foundation in Thailand, it was officially founded, supported and launched by Patricia Sims and the Elephant Reintroduction Foundation on August 12, 2012)
Public holidays in Thailand are regulated by the government, and most are observed by both the public and private sectors. There are usually nineteen public holidays in a year, but more may be declared by the cabinet.
If a holiday falls on a weekend, one following workday is observed by the government as a compensatory holiday.