Here, you will find a comprehensive list of the top events and festivals taking place in Thailand throughout 2023 and beyond. From buddhist holidays, cultural events to music festivals, there is always something exciting happening in magical Thailand.
Take a look and start planning your trip to Thailand today!
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FEBRUARY 2023
| 3rd – 5th February | Chiang Mai Flower Festival Parades, floats decorated with flowers, and beauty contests in Chiang Mai. |
| 14th February | Valentine’s Day |
| 9th – 11th February | Burapa Bike Week, Pattaya The biggest gathering of motorbike enthusiasts in Southeast Asia. |
| 13th – 15th February | Trang Underwater Wedding Valentine’s Day. Events in Trang Town and Ko Kradan |
| Mid/Late February | Phuket International Blues Rock Festival |
MARCH 2023
| 6th March | Public Holiday. Makha Bucha Day An important event in the buddhist calendar. |
| 13th March | National Thai Elephant Day |
| 17th March | National Muay Thai Day Ayutthaya hosts the Martial Arts Festival and Wai Khru Ceremony and smaller events and ceremonies are held at various Thai boxing gyms and venues in Thailand |
| 20th March to Mid-April | Poy Sang Long Festival Takes place in various locations around north Thailand, particularly in Mae Hong Son and Chiang Mai. |
APRIL 2023
| 6th April | Chakri Day (Public Holiday) |
| 13th-15th April | Songkran Festival (Public Holiday) Thai New Year. One of the most important festival in the Thai calendar with water splashing and festivities throughout Thailand. |
| Mid April | Wan Lai Festival Takes place at locations in Chonburi province including Pattaya |
| 28th-30th April | Phuket Bike Week |
MAY 2023
| 1st May | Labour Day (Public Holiday) |
| 4th May | Coronation Day (Public Holiday) |
| 11th May | Royal Ploughing Ceremony, Bangkok |
| Mid/Late May | Rocket Festivals, Isaan Various local events in areas of north-east Thailand with the most famous being the ‘Bun Bang Fai Rocket Festival’ at Yasothon |
| 20th-27th May | Ko Samui Yacht Regatta |
| May | Chiang Mai Inthakin City Pillar Festival |
| Late May/ Early June | Hua Hin Jazz Festival |
JUNE 2023
| 3rd June | Visakha Bucha Day (Public Holiday) |
| 3rd June | Birthday of HM Queen Suthida (Public Holiday) |
| 5th June | Substitution Monday Holiday (Public Holiday) For Visakha Bucha Day and birthday of HM Queen Suthida |
| 28th June – 2nd July | Phuket Yachting Race Week |
| Late June/ Early July | Phi Ta Khon Ghost Festival, Dan Sai, Loei |
JULY 2023
| 28th July | Birthday of HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Public Holiday) |
AUGUST 2023
| 1st August | Asahna Bucha Day (Public Holiday) |
| 2nd August | Khao Phansa Falls on the day after Asahna Bucha |
| 31st July – 2nd August | Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival Held during July and associated with Asahna Bucha and Buddhist Lent |
| 12th August | Queen Sirikit’s Birthday (Public Holiday) Also celebrated as Mother’s Day. |
| 14th August | Substitution Monday Holiday for Birthday of Queen Sirikit (Public Holiday) |
| August / September | Por Tor Hungry Ghost Festival, Phuket |
SEPTEMBER 2023
| 24th September | Mahidol Day. In remembrance of Prince Mahidol who is honoured as the father of modern Thai medicine and who was the grandfather of HM King Rama X. | ||
| 28th September | Thai National Flag Day |
OCTOBER 2023
| October | Awk Phansa Marks the end of ‘Buddhist Lent’. Usually falls in October |
| October | Naga Fireballs, Nong Khai |
| 13th October | HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial Day (Public Holiday). Commemorating the passing of HM King Rama IX. |
| 13th October- 22nd October | Phuket Vegetarian Festival Also celebrated at various other locations in Thailand including Trang, Krabi, Bangkok and Chiang Mai. |
| 23rd October | Chulalongkorn Day (Public Holiday) |
| 28th October | Buffalo Racing Festival, Chonburi Held in October/November |
NOVEMBER 2023
| 25th-26th November | Monkey Banquet Festival, Lopburi Usually held on the last Sunday in November |
| 27th-28th November | Yi Peng Lantern Festival, Chiang Mai Held to coincide with Loy Krathong. |
| 28th November | Loy Krathong |
DECEMBER 2023
| 5th December | King Bhumibol Birthday Commemoration Day (Public Holiday) The day on which HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej was born is also celebrated as Father’s Day and National Day. |
| 10th December | Constitution Day (Public Holiday) |
| 11th December | Substitution Monday Holiday for Constitution Day (Public Holiday) |
| Mid-December- End of February | Concert in the Park, Bangkok Outdoor concert season begins in Bangkok. Hosted at Chulalongkorn University Centenary Park (previously at Lumphini Park). Free entertainment courtesy of the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra. Concerts on most Sundays from mid-December through to the end of February. |
| 31st December | New Year’s Eve New Year Countdown events are held at various locations in Thailand including Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Pattaya. |
You can also see our guide to the most popular festivals here.
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