Travel Information Public Holidays in Thailand
October 5th, 2008 | 
Author: Note:
Chinese New Year marks a festival time when majority of shops, offices and businesses remain open for service. The exception is, of course for the Chinese shops which may close their own doors for the celebration period. Mid Year Closing Day is also marked as a bank holiday, the other businesses, shops and offices remaining open.
Prior to a public holiday, traffic leaving Bangkok is extremely congested because of the great exodus of Thais to upcountry areas for the holiday break. For Bangkokians remaining in Bangkok over the holiday period, traffic flows freely and travel becomes quick and efficient within the city. This is therefore a good time to be in Bangkok. Travelers might also find the festivities interesting and easily accessible due to the freedom on the roads.
Banks, however, are closed on public holidays, as are all government departments. Sightseeing attractions remain open, as do most department stores and recreation facilities. So come, be prepared, and have a good time.
January:
1 New Year Day
February:
7 Chinese New Year Day*
21 Makha Bucha Day
April:
6 Chakri
12 Songkran Day
13 Songkran Day
14 Songkran Day
May:
1 National Labour Day
5 In lieu of Coronation Day
9 Ploughing Ceremony Day
20 Visakha Bucha Day
July:
1 Mid Year Closing Day*
19 Asarnha Bucha Day
20 Buddhist Lent Day
August:
12 H.M. The Queen’s Birthday
October:
23 Chulalongkorn Day
November:
Loy Kra Thong (full moon)
December:
5 H.M. The King’s Birthday
10 Constitution Day
25 Christmas Day
31 New Year Eve
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