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Public Holidays in Thailand

If you're planning a trip to Thailand, it's worth considering the dates of the Thai public holidays.
In general, if a workweek holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is a compensatory day off.

Thai Public Holidays
2008
 
Tuesday January 1st 2008 - New Year's Day
Thursday February 21st 2008 - Magha Puja
Sunday April 6th 2008 - Chakri Memorial Day
Sunday 13th to Tuesday 15th April 2008 - Thai New Year
Thursday May 1st 2008 - Labour Day
Monday May 5th 2008 - Coronation Day
Friday May 9th 2008 - Royal Ploughing Ceremony
Monday May 19th 2008 - Vesak
Tuesday July 1st 2008 - id Year Bank Holiday
Friday July 18th 2008 - Vassa
Tuesday August 12th 2008 - Queens birthday & Mothers Day
Thursday October 23rd 2008 - Chulalongkorn Day
Friday December 5th 2008 - Kings birthday & Fathers Day
Wednesday December 10th 2008 - Constitution Day
Wednesday December 31st 2008 - New Years Eve

 
2009
 
Thursday January 1st 2009 - New Year's Day (Wan Khuen Pee Mai)
Tuesday March 3rd 2009 - Magha Puja (Wan Makha Bucha)
Monday April 6th 2009 - Chakri Memorial Day (Wan Chakri)
Monday 13th to Wednesday 15th April 2009 - Thai New Year (Songkran)
Friday May 1st 2009 - Labour Day (Wan Raeng Ngan)
Saturday May 2nd 2009 - Vesak (Wan Visakha Bucha)
Tuesday May 5th 2009 - Coronation Day (Wan Chatr Mongkol)
Wednesday July 1st 2009 - Mid Year Bank Holiday (Wan yoot tanakarn)
Tuesday July 7th 2009 - Vassa (Wan Khao Phansa)
Wednesday August 12th 2009 - Queens birthday & Mothers Day
Friday October 23rd 2009 - Chulalongkorn Day
Saturday December 5th 2009 - Kings birthday & Fathers Day
Thursday December 10th 2009 - Constitution Day
Thursday December 31st 2009 - New Years Eve


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