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Thailand Public Holidays 2027

Thailand Public Holidays 2027 & Labour Protection Rules

Total Holidays
18 Days Gazetted
Long Weekends
4 Major Breaks
Legal Authority
Bank of Thailand & Thai Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541 (1998)

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Official Holiday Pay Regulations: Thailand (2027)

Under Section 29 of the Thai Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541 (1998), employers are required to announce in advance not less than thirteen (13) traditional public holidays per year, including National Labour Day (May 1). In 2027, Thailand observes key cultural and royal holidays including Songkran (Thai New Year) mid-week from April 13 to 15, Makha Bucha, Coronation Day, and King Bhumibol Memorial Day.

Work on a Traditional Holiday (Section 62)
Under the Labour Protection Act, employees paid on a monthly basis must receive an additional one (1) time their daily wage rate for work performed during normal working hours on a holiday (Total 200%). Daily or hourly workers must receive at least two (2) times their wage.
Overtime on a Holiday (Section 63)
Work exceeding standard working hours on a public holiday must be compensated at not less than three (3) times the hourly wage rate (300% OT).
Substitute Holiday Rule
If a traditional holiday falls on an employee's scheduled weekly holiday, the employee is entitled to take a substitute day off on the following working day.

Full List of Thailand Holidays (2027)

Date & DayHoliday NameTypeStatutory Pay Rule
January 1, 2027
Friday
New Year's Day
วันขึ้นปีใหม่
Official public and bank holiday celebrating the first day of the international calendar year.
Public Holiday
Paid public holiday
February 22, 2027
Monday
Substitute for Makha Bucha Day
วันหยุดชดเชยวันมาฆบูชา
Substitute day for Makha Bucha which falls on Sunday, February 21, commemorating Buddha's ordination of 1,250 disciples.
Public Holiday
Paid substitute holiday
April 6, 2027
Tuesday
Chakri Memorial Day
วันจักรี
Commemorates the founding of the Chakri Dynasty and Bangkok as capital by King Rama I in 1782.
Public Holiday
Paid traditional holiday
April 13, 2027
Tuesday
Songkran Festival (Day 1)
วันสงกรานต์
Traditional Thai New Year celebration and National Day of Older Persons.
Public Holiday
Paid traditional holiday
April 14, 2027
Wednesday
Songkran Festival (Day 2)
วันสงกรานต์ (วันครอบครัว)
National Family Day with water blessing rituals and merit making.
Public Holiday
Paid traditional holiday
April 15, 2027
Thursday
Songkran Festival (Day 3)
วันสงกรานต์
Conclusion of the official three-day Songkran public holiday.
Public Holiday
Paid traditional holiday
May 3, 2027
Monday
Substitute for National Labour Day
วันหยุดชดเชยวันแรงงานแห่งชาติ
Substitute day for Labour Day (May 1, Saturday). Mandatory holiday for private businesses.
Public Holiday
Mandatory paid holiday under LPA Section 29
May 4, 2027
Tuesday
Coronation Day
วันฉัตรมงคล
Commemorates the official coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X).
Public Holiday
Paid public holiday
May 20, 2027
Thursday
Visakha Bucha Day
วันวิสาขบูชา
The most sacred Buddhist day commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Buddha.
Public Holiday
Paid traditional holiday
June 3, 2027
Thursday
H.M. Queen Suthida's Birthday
วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษาสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสุทิดาฯ
Official birthday celebration of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana.
Public Holiday
Paid public holiday
July 19, 2027
Monday
Substitute for Asalha Bucha Day
วันหยุดชดเชยวันอาสาฬหบูชา
Substitute day for Asalha Bucha (Sunday, July 18) commemorating the first sermon of Buddha.
Public Holiday
Paid substitute holiday
July 28, 2027
Wednesday
H.M. King Rama X's Birthday
วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษาพระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว
Official birthday celebration of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
Public Holiday
Paid public holiday
August 12, 2027
Thursday
H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday / National Mother's Day
วันแม่แห่งชาติ
Celebration of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother's birthday and Mother's Day.
Public Holiday
Paid public holiday
October 13, 2027
Wednesday
H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial Day
วันนวมินทรมหาราช
Commemoration of the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great (Rama IX).
Public Holiday
Paid public holiday
October 25, 2027
Monday
Substitute for Chulalongkorn Day
วันหยุดชดเชยวันปิยมหาราช
Substitute day for Chulalongkorn Day (Saturday, Oct 23) honoring King Rama V.
Public Holiday
Paid substitute holiday
December 6, 2027
Monday
Substitute for King Bhumibol's Birthday / National Father's Day
วันหยุดชดเชยวันพ่อแห่งชาติ
Substitute day for King Rama IX's birthday / National Day (Sunday, Dec 5).
Public Holiday
Paid substitute holiday
December 10, 2027
Friday
Constitution Day
วันรัฐธรรมนูญ
Commemorates the adoption of Thailand's first permanent constitution in 1932.
Public Holiday
Paid public holiday
December 31, 2027
Friday
New Year's Eve
วันสิ้นปี
Official year-end holiday preceding New Year's Day.
Public Holiday
Paid public holiday

2027 Long Weekends in Thailand

Plan peak operational rosters and approve employee leave in advance to avoid staffing deficits during national travel periods.

3 DaysJan 1 (Fri) – Jan 3 (Sun)

New Year Long Weekend

Friday holiday creates an effortless 3-day weekend.

3 DaysFeb 20 (Sat) – Feb 22 (Mon)

Makha Bucha Long Weekend

Monday substitute holiday provides a peaceful 3-day weekend.

4 DaysMay 1 (Sat) – May 4 (Tue)

May Day & Coronation Day 4-Day Break

Labour Day substitute (May 3, Mon) followed by Coronation Day (May 4, Tue) creates a 4-day weekend.

4 DaysDec 31 (Fri) – Jan 3 (Mon)

Year-End 4-Day Holiday

New Year's Eve on Friday leads into the New Year weekend.

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