In Bangkok, education is free for Thai nationals until the age of 13. Public schools in Bangkok mainly teach in Thai, but there are plenty of international schools that cater to the needs of expat students. Two-thirds of the international schools in the country are in the Bangkok area.
School holidays in Bangkok are observed across the city. School dates may vary from one school to another. For more updated information, you can contact the schools directly for more accurate school holiday announcements.
| Dates | School Holiday |
|---|---|
| Feb 11 | Chinese New Year |
| Feb 14 – 24 | Half Term Break |
| Apr 6 | Chakri Day |
| Apr 13 – 15 | Songkran Festival |
| May 22 – 27 | Half Term Break |
| Jun 3 | H.M. Queen’s Birthday |
| Jun 26 | Last Day of School |
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is a public holiday in Bangkok that commemorates the start of the new year according to the Gregorian Calendar.
Chakri Memorial Day
The Chakri memorial day in Bangkok commemorates the establishment of the Chakri dynasty in 1784 by Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke.
Songkran
The Songkran festival is Thailand’s traditional new years day.
Labor Day
Labor Day commemorates the efforts and achievements of the labor movement and is a public holiday in over 80 countries.
H.M. Kings Coronation
This public holiday in Bangkok commemorates the coronation of the Thai monarch every year.
Visakha Bucha Day
More commonly known as Buddha’s birthday, Visakha Bucha is a public holiday in Bangkok that marks the key three events in Buddha’s life – his birthday, his achievement of Nirvana and the enlightenment.
H.M. Queen’s Birthday
The Queen’s birthday is a national holiday in Bangkok that celebrates the birthday of the country’s current Queen.
The Passing of King Bhumibol
Held annually on October 13, this national holiday remembers the late King Bhumibol who reigned Thailand from 1946 until his death in 2016.
Chulalongkorn Day
Also known as Piyamararaj Day, this public holiday commemorates one of Thailand’s most revered kings, King Chulalongkorn.
Thailand Constitution Day
Thailand’s Constitution Day commemorates the announcement of the first constitution in 1932, as well as the adoption of a constitutional monarchy.
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is a public holiday in Bangkok that commemorates the last day of the year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar.
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