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Festival dates

The dates of some events and festivals in Thailand aren’t always confirmed until much nearer the time. We will add details of more events when the dates are known.

November 2023

Pattaya International Jazz Festival

10-11 November, 2023
More details

Pattaya International Fireworks Festival

24-25 November, 2023

Monkey Banquet Festival, Lopburi

26 November, 2023

Loy Krathong

27 November 2023
People of all ages come together to symbolically float away their troubles by releasing krathongs (small baskets) on rivers and waterways.
More details

Yi Peng Lantern Festival

26-29 November, 2023
Held to coincide with Loy Krathong, the Yi Peng Lantern Festival is a traditional event held in areas of North Thailand including Chiang Mai.

River Kwai Bridge Festival and Red Cross Fair, Kanchanaburi

Late November to early December, 2023 (dates to be confirmed)

December 2023

River Kwai Bridge Festival and Red Cross Fair, Kanchanaburi

Late November to early December, 2023 (dates to be confirmed)

King Bhumibol Birthday Commemoration Day

5 December, 2023
Public holiday
Also celebrated as Father’s Day and National Day.

Thailand Biennale, Chiang Rai

9 December 2023 to 30 April 2024
More details

Constitution Day

10 December, 2023
Public holiday

New Year’s Eve

31 December, 2023
Public holiday

January 2024

New Year’s Day

1 January, 2024
Public holiday

Thailand International Boat Show, Phuket

11-14 January, 2024

Children’s Day

13 January, 2024

Bo Sang Umbrella and Sankhampaeng Handicrafts Festival, Chiang Mai

19-21 January, 2024 (dates to be confirmed)

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