Thailand Public Holidays in 2020, Long Weekend List
The year 2019 is about to close its curtains and a new journey awaits as we welcome the new year. Therefore, we offer you the list of Thailand public holidays in 2020 so you can plan your next holiday adventure.
For a start, have a look at the public holidays below.
Source: Bank of Thailand
DATE | DAY | HOLIDAY |
1st January | Wednesday | New Year’s Day |
8th February | Saturday | Magha Puja |
9th February | Monday | Magha Puja Observance |
6th April | Monday | Chakri Day |
13th-15th April | Monday-Wednesday | Songkran Festival |
6th May | Wednesday | Visakha Bucha |
13th May | Wednesday | Royal Ploughing Day |
3rd June | Wednesday | Queen Suthida’s Birthday |
5th July | Sunday | Asahna Bucha |
6th July | Monday | Khao Phansa DayAsahna Bucha Observance |
28th July | Tuesday | King Vajiralongkorn’s Birthday |
12th August | Wednesday | Her Majesty the Queen Mother’s Birthday |
13th October | Tuesday | Passing of His Majesty the Late King |
23rd October | Friday | Chulalongkorn Memorial Day |
5th December | Saturday | His Majesty the Late King’s Birthday |
7th December | Monday | His Majesty the Late King’s Birthday Observance |
10th December | Thursday | Constitution Day |
31st December | Thursday | New Year’s Eve |
There will be 14 long weekends for a fun-filled journey that you and your friends can take. Check them out below.
— JANUARY —
New Year’s Day — 5 Days and 4 Nights Holiday
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— FEBRUARY —
Magha Puja – 4 Days and 3 Nights Holiday
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NO LONG WEEKEND IN MARCH
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— APRIL —
1. Chakri Day – 4 Days and 3 Nights Holiday
2. Songkran Festival — 10 Days and 9 Nights Holiday
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— MAY —
1. Labor Day, Coronation of King Vajiralongkorn, Visakha Bucha — 9 Days and 8 Nights Holiday
2. Royal Ploughing Day — 5 Days and 4 Nights Holiday
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— JUNE —
Queen Suthida’s Birthday — 7 Days and 6 Nights Holiday
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— JULY —
1. Asahna Bucha, Khao Phansa Day — 5 Days and 4 Nights Holiday
2. King Vajiralongkorn’s Birthday — 7 Days and 6 Nights Holiday
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— AUGUST —
Her Majesty the Queen Mother’s Birthday
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NO LONG WEEKEND IN SEPTEMBER
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— OCTOBER —
1. Passing of His Majesty the Late King — 9 Days and 8 Nights Holiday
2. Chulalongkorn Memorial Day — 3 Days and 2 Nights Holiday
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NO LONG WEEKEND IN NOVEMBER
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— DECEMBER —
1. His Majesty the Late King’s Birthday, Constitution Day — 10 Days and 9 Nights Holiday
New Year’s Eve — 6 Days and 5 Nights Holiday
There you go, guys. We hope that this Thailand public holidays and long weekend list in 2020 can pump you up; and may your 2020 be filled with blessings upon blessings.
Many thanks to The Smart Local for the handy calendar of the 2020 Thailand Long Weekend Guide. You guys are awesome!
Source: The Smart Local
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