Thailand Events & Festivals 2026
30 celebrations across the year — water fights, lantern releases, temple processions, and more.
Thailand Events Calendar
50+ Thai events and festivals organized month by month. Buddhist holidays, cultural parades, music festivals, and regional celebrations with exact dates.
Thailand Festivals
25 Thai festivals from Songkran water fights to Loy Krathong lantern releases. Dates, locations, dress codes, and insider tips for each celebration.
May 2026
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Full Moon Party Koh Phangan
1 May
Monthly beach party on Haad Rin, Koh Phangan with 10,000-30,000 revellers. 2026 dates, what to bring, safety tips, and how to get there.
koh phangan
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
11 May
Royal Ploughing Ceremony 2026 falls Monday 11 May at Sanam Luang, Bangkok. Brahmin harvest-prediction ritual, sacred oxen choose from 7 offerings. Public holiday, free to attend, 8–10am.
Visakha Bucha
12 May
Visakha Bucha 2026 falls Tuesday 12 May — Thailand's holiest Buddhist holiday marking the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and passing. Wian thian candle processions nationwide, 24-hour alcohol ban, public holiday.
Bun Bang Fai Rocket Festival
16–17 May
May 2026 in Yasothon, northeast Thailand. Homemade bamboo rockets launched skyward to summon rain. Parades, dancing, and spectacular (sometimes disastrous) launches.
Jul 2026
4Full Moon Party Koh Phangan
29 Jul
Monthly beach party on Haad Rin, Koh Phangan with 10,000-30,000 revellers. 2026 dates, what to bring, safety tips, and how to get there.
koh phangan
Asanha Bucha Day
10 Jul
July 10 nationwide. Marks the Buddha's first sermon and the founding of the Sangha. Wien thien ceremonies, merit-making, and nationwide alcohol ban.
Khao Phansa
11 Jul
July 11 marks the start of Buddhist Lent. Monks begin a 3-month retreat. Ubon Ratchathani's spectacular Candle Festival features giant carved wax sculptures.
Phi Ta Khon Festival
27–29 Jul
Phi Ta Khon 2026: dates likely late June/early July (TBA by spirit medium). 3-day ghost-mask festival in Dan Sai, Loei. Free entry, 100,000+ visitors, how to get there, where to stay.
Aug 2026
3Full Moon Party Koh Phangan
28 Aug
Monthly beach party on Haad Rin, Koh Phangan with 10,000-30,000 revellers. 2026 dates, what to bring, safety tips, and how to get there.
koh phangan
Queen Mother's Birthday & Mother's Day
12 Aug
August 12 nationwide. Queen Sirikit's birthday doubles as Thai Mother's Day. Blue decorations, jasmine garlands, and merit-making ceremonies across Thailand.
Hua Hin Jazz Festival
28–30 Aug
Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2026 runs Friday 28 – Sunday 30 August on the beach in front of Centara Grand. International jazz acts, free admission, beachfront setting. 24th edition.
hua hin
Oct 2026
7Full Moon Party Koh Phangan
26 Oct
Monthly beach party on Haad Rin, Koh Phangan with 10,000-30,000 revellers. 2026 dates, what to bring, safety tips, and how to get there.
koh phangan
Bangkok Art Biennale
1 Oct – 31 Dec
Three months of contemporary art installations across Bangkok's temples, malls, and public spaces. International artists, free venues, unique settings.
bangkok
Naga Fireballs
6 Oct
October 2026 in Nong Khai. Mysterious glowing orbs rise from the Mekong River at the end of Buddhist Lent. Science or serpent? See for yourself.
Ok Phansa
6 Oct
October 6 marks the end of 3-month Buddhist Lent with illuminated boat processions on rivers, merit-making, and nationwide temple celebrations.
nong khai
Phuket Vegetarian Festival
10–18 Oct
Nine days of street processions, Chinese shrine rituals, and vegetarian street food across Phuket. Oct 10-18 schedule, top temples, and what to expect.
phuket
Chonburi Buffalo Racing Festival
19 Oct
October 2026 in Chonburi, 80km from Bangkok. Over 100 years of buffalo racing, beauty contests, and local festivities. Free entry, easy day trip from Pattaya.
Chulalongkorn Day
23 Oct
October 23 nationwide. Wreaths and flowers laid at statues of King Rama V, who abolished slavery and modernised Thailand. Public holiday.
bangkok
Nov 2026
6Full Moon Party Koh Phangan
24 Nov
Monthly beach party on Haad Rin, Koh Phangan with 10,000-30,000 revellers. 2026 dates, what to bring, safety tips, and how to get there.
koh phangan
Surin Elephant Round-Up
15–16 Nov
200+ elephants parade through Surin in Thailand's most spectacular elephant festival. Mock battles, elephant football, and a massive feast.
surin
Yi Peng Lantern Festival
24–25 Nov
November 24-25 in Chiang Mai. Tickets from 2,500 THB at CAD Khomloy and 5 other venues — plus free temple ceremonies, moat walks, and krathong floating.
chiang mai
Chiang Rai Lantern Festival
25 Nov
November 2026 in Chiang Rai. Sky lanterns and Loy Krathong celebrations without Chiang Mai's crowds. Authentic northern Thai atmosphere at riverside temples.
Loy Krathong Thailand
25 Nov
Floating krathongs, sky lanterns, and candlelit rivers every November. Where to celebrate in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Sukhothai, and Ayutthaya — with local tips.
Monkey Buffet Festival
29 Nov
Last Sunday of November in Lopburi. Over 4,000kg of fruit and vegetables served to 600+ macaques at Prang Sam Yot temple. Free, bizarre, and unmissable.
Dec 2026
5Full Moon Party Koh Phangan
24 Dec
Monthly beach party on Haad Rin, Koh Phangan with 10,000-30,000 revellers. 2026 dates, what to bring, safety tips, and how to get there.
koh phangan
National Day & Father's Day
5 Dec
December 5 nationwide. National Day honouring the late King Bhumibol, also Thai Father's Day. Yellow decorations, candlelit ceremonies across Thailand.
Tomorrowland Thailand
11–13 Dec
December 11-13 at Wisdom Valley near Pattaya. Full Madness Pass from 12,500 THB ($400). 6 stages, 50,000+ daily capacity. Ticket sale March 7 — pre-registration required.
pattaya
Wonderfruit Festival
17–20 Dec
December 2026 near Pattaya. Four days of music, art, wellness, and sustainable food at The Fields at Siam Country Club. Thailand's answer to Burning Man.
New Years Eve in Bangkok
31 Dec
CentralWorld countdown, Asiatique fireworks, and rooftop bars with skyline views. Where to celebrate, what to expect, and how to get around Bangkok on NYE.
bangkok
Feb 2026
4 PastFull Moon Party Koh Phangan
1 Feb
Monthly beach party on Haad Rin, Koh Phangan with 10,000-30,000 revellers. 2026 dates, what to bring, safety tips, and how to get there.
koh phangan
Chiang Mai Flower Festival
6–8 Feb
February 6-8 in Chiang Mai. Elaborate flower-covered parade floats, Suan Buak Hat garden displays, beauty pageants, and northern Thailand's best blooms.
Makha Bucha Day
12 Feb
February 12 nationwide. Candlelit wien thien processions at every temple in Thailand. What Makha Bucha commemorates and how to join the evening ceremonies.
Chinese New Year in Thailand
17–18 Feb
Bangkok's Yaowarat Road, Chiang Mai's Tha Pae Gate, and Phuket — three ways to celebrate Chinese New Year in Thailand. Lion dances, fireworks, and street food.
Mar 2026
2 PastFull Moon Party Koh Phangan
3 Mar
Monthly beach party on Haad Rin, Koh Phangan with 10,000-30,000 revellers. 2026 dates, what to bring, safety tips, and how to get there.
koh phangan
Poy Sang Long Festival
20 Mar – 15 Apr
Shan Buddhist ordination ceremony in Chiang Mai every March-April. Boys aged 7-14 in royal dress, temple processions at Wat Pa Pao and Wat Ku Tao.
Apr 2026
3 PastFull Moon Party Koh Phangan
1 Apr
Monthly beach party on Haad Rin, Koh Phangan with 10,000-30,000 revellers. 2026 dates, what to bring, safety tips, and how to get there.
koh phangan
S2O Songkran Music Festival
13–15 Apr
April 2026 at Live Park, Bangkok. Electronic dance music meets Songkran water fights. International DJs, massive water cannons, and 30,000+ revellers.
Songkran Festival
13–15 Apr
April 13-15 nationwide. Bangkok's Silom Road, Chiang Mai's Old City, and Pattaya's beachfront become citywide water fights. What to bring, safety tips, and where to celebrate.