Here, you will find a comprehensive list of the top events and festivals taking place in Thailand throughout 2025 and beyond. From Buddhist holidays to cultural events to music festivals, there is always something exciting happening in magical Thailand.
Take a look and start planning your trip to Thailand today!
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FEBRUARY 2025
| 7th – 9th February | Chiang Mai Flower Festival Parades, floats decorated with flowers, and beauty contests in Chiang Mai. |
| 12th February | Public Holiday. Makha Bucha Day An important event in the Buddhist calendar. |
| 14th February | Valentine’s Day |
| 13th – 15th February | Burapa Bike Week, Pattaya The biggest gathering of motorbike enthusiasts in Southeast Asia. |
| 13th – 15th February | Trang Underwater Wedding Valentine’s Day. Events in Trang Town and Ko Kradan |
| Mid/Late February | Phuket International Blues Rock Festival |
| 12th January – 2nd March | Concert in the Park, Bangkok Outdoor concert season begins in Bangkok. Hosted at Chulalongkorn University Centenary Park (previously at Lumphini Park). Free entertainment courtesy of the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra. Concerts on most Sundays from mid-January through to the beginning of March. |
MARCH 2025
| 13th March | National Thai Elephant Day |
| 17th March | National Muay Thai Day Ayutthaya hosts the Martial Arts Festival and Wai Khru Ceremony and smaller events and ceremonies are held at various Thai boxing gyms and venues in Thailand |
| 20th March to Mid-April | Poy Sang Long Festival Takes place in various locations around north Thailand, particularly in Mae Hong Son and Chiang Mai. |
APRIL 2025
| 6th April | Chakri Day (Public Holiday) |
| 11th – 12th April | Phuket Bike Week |
| 13th – 15th April | Songkran Festival (Public Holiday) Thai New Year. One of the most important festivals in the Thai calendar, with water splashing and festivities throughout Thailand. |
| Mid April | Wan Lai Festival Takes place at locations in Chonburi province, including Pattaya |
MAY 2025
| 1st May | Labour Day (Public Holiday) |
| 4th May | Coronation Day (Public Holiday) |
| 9th May | Royal Ploughing Ceremony, Bangkok |
| 9th May | Rocket Festivals, Isaan Various local events in areas of north-east Thailand with the most famous being the ‘Bun Bang Fai Rocket Festival’ at Yasothon |
| 11th May | Visakha Bucha Day (Public Holiday) |
| 12th May | Substitution Monday Holiday (Public Holiday) For Visakha Bucha Day |
| 24th – 31st May | Ko Samui Yacht Regatta |
JUNE 2025
| 2nd June | Bridge Public Holiday (New Holiday) |
| 3rd June | Birthday of HM Queen Suthida (Public Holiday) |
JULY 2025
| 7th – 9th July | Phi Ta Khon Ghost Festival, Dan Sai, Loei |
| 10th July | Asahna Bucha Day (Public Holiday) |
| 11th July | Khao Phansa Falls on the day after Asahna Bucha |
| 6th – 13th July | Chiang Mai Inthakin City Pillar Festival |
| 28th July | Birthday of HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Public Holiday) |
AUGUST 2025
| 31st July – 2nd August | Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival Held during July and associated with Asahna Bucha and Buddhist Lent |
| 12th August | Queen Sirikit’s Birthday (Public Holiday) Also celebrated as Mother’s Day. |
| 14th August | Substitution Monday Holiday for Birthday of Queen Sirikit (Public Holiday) |
| 26th – 27th August | Hua Hin Jazz Festival |
| 19th August – 6th September | Por Tor Hungry Ghost Festival, Phuket |
SEPTEMBER 2025
| 24th September | Mahidol Day In remembrance of Prince Mahidol, who is honored as the father of modern Thai medicine and who was the grandfather of HM King Rama X. | ||
| 28th September | Thai National Flag Day |
OCTOBER 2025
| 6th October | Buffalo Racing Festival, Chonburi |
| 7th October | Awk Phansa Marks the end of ‘Buddhist Lent,’ which usually falls in October. |
| 9th – 10th October | Naga Fireballs, Nong Khai |
| 13th October | HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial Day (Public Holiday). Commemorating the passing of HM King Rama IX. |
| 19th – 28th October | Phuket Vegetarian Festival Also celebrated at various other locations in Thailand, including Trang, Krabi, Bangkok, and Chiang Mai. |
| 23rd October | Chulalongkorn Day (Public Holiday) |
NOVEMBER 2025
| 5th-6th November | Yi Peng Lantern Festival, Chiang Mai Held to coincide with Loy Krathong. |
| 5th November | Loy Krathong |
| 30th November | Monkey Banquet Festival, Lopburi Usually held on the last Sunday in November |
DECEMBER 2025
| 5th December | King Bhumibol Birthday Commemoration Day (Public Holiday) The day on which HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej was born is also celebrated as Father’s Day and National Day. |
| 10th December | Constitution Day (Public Holiday) |
| 31st December | New Year’s Eve New Year countdown events are held at various locations in Thailand, including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Pattaya. |
You can also see our guide to the most popular festivals here.
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