Thailand School Holidays (2026)

School Holidays in Thailand are observed on different dates,  depending on the type and location of the school.

In Thailand, the school year begins mid-May which is usually a period of heavy rain. The first semester will end by early October, which precedes a three-week break for students. By the end of October, students will return to school. February and March are the dates for final exams, just before the end of the school year.

In general, private schools in Thailand follow a five-week holiday in July and August, and two weeks holiday for Christmas and Easter. For more up to date information, it is best to contact the school directly.

When are the school holidays in Thailand?

Apart from these two major holidays, schools in Thailand are also closed during national holidays, and in some cases, during important religious holidays. See public holidays in Thailand.

To know more about the school year in Thailand, you can contact the Ministry of Education.

Which are the school holidays in Thailand?

Holidays in Thailand Explained

New Year’s Eve / New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is celebrated on January 1. Most of the time, New Year’s Eve (December 30) is also tied to this holiday.

Chinese New Year
Most Thais trace their roots to China. About 14% of the population of Thailand are Chinese. Chinese New Year or Lunar New year is not an official national holiday in Thailand, since government offices and services remain open. Some private businesses may close during the day. This usually falls in the second week of February.

Makha Bucha Day
The Makha Bucha Day is a Buddhist holiday observed by Thais during February or March. This is the third lunar month known as Makha. Bucha means “to honor”. This day honors Buddha and his teachings.

Chakri Day
Chakri Day is usually celebrated on April 6th every year. It commemorates the reign of the Chakri dynasty in Thailand, from where the current royal family hails.

Songkran Festival
One of the biggest festivals in Thailand, the Songkran Festival is considered the Thai’s new year holiday. It falls on April 13 every year, with celebrations lasting up to April 15. Songkran means transformation or change.

Labour Day
Labor Day in Thailand is celebrated on May 1, along with other 80 countries across the world. the holiday also marks the start of spring and the celebration of workers.

Royal Ploughing Ceremony
The Royal Ploughing Ceremony or Festival is a rite that marks the beginning of rice-growing season. This festival is held in many Asian countries.

Visakha Bucha Day
Visakha Bucha Day celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha.

Asahna Bucha Day/Buddhist Lent
This is the first day Buddha delivered his first sermon.

HM King’s Birthday
This holiday commemorates the birthday of His Majesty the King, Maha Vajiralongkorn, held annually on July 28. The King is also known as Rama X, who also ruled Thailand since 13 October 2016.

HM Queen’s Birthday holiday
This National Holiday in Thailand is held annually on 12 August to commemorate the H.M. Queen Mother’s Birthday, Queen Sirikit.

Anniversary of Death of King Bhumibol
This holiday marks a national day of mourning of the death of King Bhumibol of Thailand on 13 October 2016.

Chulalongkorn Day
The holidays falls on October 3 every year and is a national holiday in Thailand. It marks the memorial day of the passing away of King Chulalongkorn, who led several reforms in Thailand.

King Bhumibol’s Birthday
King Bhumibol Adulyadej was born on December 5, 1927 and his birthday is celebrated every year.

Constitution Day
The National Holiday or Constitution Day in Thailand is held every December 10 annually. It marks Thailand’s adoption of a constitutional monarchy in 1932.