Holidays in Thailand for 2010
Visitors to Thailand are now planning for their holidays in Thailand for 2010. It is a good idea to plan where to stay, where to go, and what to do. Festivals and celebrations in 2010 are now scheduled.
Our website is pleased to show you the dates and times of the main events and holidays in 2010 as follows :
| Date | Name | Local name | Remark | |
| 1 Jan | New Year's Day * | วันขึ้นปีใหม่ (Wan Khuen Pi Mai) | Public holidays | |
| 9 Jan (2nd Saturday of January) | Children's Day | วันเด็กแห่งชาติ (Wan Dek Haeng Chat) | National observances | Widely celebrated, especially by governmental agencies, with many activities for children. |
| 16 Jan | Teacher's Day | วันครู (Wan Khru) | National observances | Honours teachers countrywide. Schools may observe this day as a holiday, especially those under the authority of the Office of the Basic Education Commission. |
| 3 Feb | War Veterans' Day | วันทหารผ่านศึก (Wan Thahan Phan Suek) | National observances | Commemorates the founding of the War Veterans Organization of Thailand. Remembrance ceremonies are held at Victory Monument. |
| 14 Feb | Chinese New Year Day | วันตรุษจีน (Wan Trut Chin) | Other observances | Observed by Thai Chinese parts of the private sector. Usually celebrated for three days, starting on the day before the Chinese New Year's Eve. |
| 24 Feb | National Artist Day | วันศิลปินแห่งชาติ (Wan Sinlapin Haeng Chat) | National observances | National Artists are honoured on this day, which commemorates King Buddha Loetla Nabhalai's birth. |
| 28 Feb (Full moon, 3rd Thai lunar month) | Makha Bucha Day * | วันมาฆบูชา (Wan Makha Bucha) | Public holidays | Buddhist observance commemorating the Buddha's teaching of Ovada Patimokkha. |
| 1 Mar | Substitution Day for Makha Bucha Day * | Public holidays | ||
| 6 Apr | Chakri Memorial Day * | วันจักรี (Wan Chakkri) | Public holidays | Commemorates the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty and the founding of Bangkok by King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke in 1782. Officially known as King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke the Great Day and Chakri Dynasty Memorial Day (วันพระบาทสมเด็จพระพุทธยอดฟ้าจุฬาโลกมหาราชและวันที่ระลึกมหาจักรีบรมราชวงศ์). |
| 13-18 Apr | Songkran Festival * | วันสงกรานต์ (Wan Songkran) | Public holidays | Traditional Thai new year, and prime holiday of the year; many people return home for family reunions during this period. The first day is known as วันมหาสงกรานต์ (Wan Maha Songkran), the second as วันเนา (Wan Nao), and the third as วันเถลิงศก (Wan Thaloeng Sok). The 14th is also observed as Family Day. |
| 1 May | National Labor Day * | วันแรงงานแห่งชาติ (Wan Raeng Ngan Haeng Chat) | National observances | Observed as a holiday by most of the private sector. |
| 3 May | Substitution Day for National Labor Day * | National observances | ||
| 5 May | Coronation Day * | วันฉัตรมงคล (Wan Chattra Mongkhon) | Public holidays | Commemorates the coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1950. |
| 13 May | Royal Ploughing Ceremony | วันพืชมงคล (Wan Phuetcha Mongkhon) | Public holidays | Ceremony giving blessing to the country's farmers. Each year's date is astrologically determined and announced by the Royal Household Bureau. Officially known as วันพระราชพิธีพืชมงคลจรดพระนังคัลแรกนาขวัญ (Wan Phra Ratcha Phithi Phuetcha Monkhon Lae Charot Phra Nangkhan Raek Na Khwan). Also observed as Farmer's Day. Holiday for government workers only |
| 28 May (Full moon, 6th Thai lunar month) | Visakha Bucha Day * (long weekend) | วันวิสาขบูชา (Wan Wisakha Bucha) | Public holidays | Buddhist observance commemorating the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. Also observed as National Tree Day. |
| 26 Jul (Full moon, 8th Thai lunar month) | Asarnha Buch Day * (long weekend) | วันอาสาฬหบูชา (Wan Asanha Bucha) | Public holidays | Buddhist observance commemorating the Buddha's first discourse, the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta. |
| 27 Jul | Start of Buddhist Rains Retreat * (long weekend) | วันเข้าพรรษา (Wan Khao Phansa) | Public holidays | Buddhist observance marking the beginning of Vassa, also known as Buddhist Lent. |
| 12-15 Aug | Queen's Birthday and Mother's Day * | วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษาสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าฯ พระบรมราชินีนาถ (Wan Chaloem Phra Chonmaphansa Somdet Phranang Chao Phra Boromma Rachininat) | Public holidays | Commemorates the birthday of Queen Sirikit in 1932 |
| 23 Oct | Chulalongkorn Memorial Day * | วันปิยมหาราช (Wan Piya Maharat) | Public holidays | Commemorates the passing of King Chulalongkorn in 1910. Piya Maharat is a nickname for the King, meaning the beloved great king. |
| 25 Oct | Substitution Day for Chulalongkorn Memorial Day * | Public holidays | ||
| 21 Nov (Full moon, 12th Thai lunar month) | Loy Krathong | วันลอยกระทง (Wan Loi Krathong) | Other observances | Observed as Yee Peng Lantern Festival in Chiangmai; it is the 2nd lunar month, Duean Yi , of the old Lanna Kingdom calendar. |
| 5 Dec | King's Birthday and Father's Day * | วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษาพระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว (Wan Chaloem Phra Chonmaphansa Phrabat Somdet Phra Chao Yuhua) | Public holidays | Commemorates the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1927. |
| 6 Dec | Substitution Day for King's Birthday * | Public holidays | ||
| 10 Dec | Constitution Day * | วันรัฐธรรมนูญ (Wan Rattha Thammanun) | Public holidays | Commemorates the promulgation of the first permanent constitution in 1932. |
| 31 Dec | New Year's Eve * | วันสิ้นปี (Wan Sin Pi) | Public holidays | Final day of the Gregorian year. |
April is the peak season in Thailand. It is summer holidays for schools. The period is generally from mid-March to early May. Majority of families with children will travel during this period.
October is the end of rainy season. There are many festivals like temple fairs, boat racing, buffalo racing etc. Schools are closed for about 3 weeks in this month.
* These are public holidays - for a long weekend, it is recommended to book air tickets, accommodations, and transports in advance.
