The Bank of Thailand has released the public holiday notification for 2025. Thailand’s public holidays showcase the country’s cultural diversity. This diversity can be recognized in the religious and cultural practices of various communities, including Buddhists, Muslims, Christians and ethnic minorities like the Chinese. Public holidays in Thailand foster understanding and unity.
The country celebrates the nation’s multicultural heritage. Thailand highlights its commitment to inclusivity and harmony by incorporating diverse celebrations into the national Public holiday calendar of Thailand.
Thailand Public Holiday Calendar For 2025
| S No. | Date | Day | Name | Type |
| 1. | 1 Jan 2025 | Wednesday | New Year’s Day | National Holiday |
| 2. | 29 Jan 2025 | Wednesday | Chinese New Year’s Day | Observance |
| 3. | 12 Feb 2025 | Wednesday | Makha Bucha | National Holiday |
| 4. | 6 Apr 2025 | Sunday | Chakri Day | National Holiday |
| 5. | 7 Apr 2025 | Monday | Day off for Chakri Day | National Holiday |
| 6. | 14 Apr 2025 | Monday | Songkran Holiday | National Holiday |
| 7. | 15 Apr 2025 | Tuesday | Songkran Holiday | National Holiday |
| 8. | 1 May 2025 | Thursday | Labor Day | Bank holiday |
| 9. | 5 May 2025 | Monday | Day off for Coronation Day | National Holiday |
| 10. | 12 May 2025 | Monday | Day off for Visakha Bucha | National Holiday |
| 11. | 3 June 2025 | Tuesday | Queen Suthida’s Birthday | National Holiday |
| 12. | 10 July 2025 | Thursday | Asalha Bucha | National Holiday |
| 13. | 28 July 2025 | Monday | King Vajiralongkorn’s Birthday | National Holiday |
| 14. | 12 Aug 2025 | Tuesday | The Queen’s Birthday | National Holiday |
| 15. | 13 Oct 2025 | Monday | Anniversary of the Death of King Bhumibol | National Holiday |
| 16. | 23 Oct 2025 | Thursday | Chulalongkorn Day | National Holiday |
| 17. | 5 Dec 2025 | Friday | King Bhumibol’s Birthday/Father’s Day | National Holiday |
| 18. | 10 Dec 2025 | Wednesday | Constitution Day | National Holiday |
| 19. | 24 Dec 2025 | Wednesday | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 20. | 25 Dec 2025 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Observance |
| 21. | 31 Dec 2025 | Wednesday | New Year’s Eve | National Holiday |
Note for Public Holidays in Thailand in 2025:
- Government agencies observe all public holidays
- Holidays include national, religious, and other celebrations.
- Employees are paid for public holidays and non-working days, in addition to their annual leave.
- If a holiday falls on a weekend, the following workday is observed as a compensatory holiday.
- Employers must announce traditional holidays in advance. If a holiday falls on a weekly holiday, employees take the following workday off.
- Some holidays, like Chinese New Year, are regional and not national holidays.
- Holidays for Eidal-Fitr Day (Ramadan Day) and Eidal-Adha Day (Raya Hajji Day) will be announced by the Sheikhul Islam Office.
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