Thailand’s 2025 holidays are tailor-made for combining temple visits, street food, and island chill. This guide highlights every key date so you can map Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, or Isan adventures effortlessly.
2025 public holiday highlights
| Holiday | Date | Day | Quick inspiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chakri Day | 6 Apr | Sun | Explore Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Michelin street food |
| Songkran Festival | 13–15 Apr | Sun–Tue | Celebrate water fights in Chiang Mai then retreat to Pai |
| Labour + Coronation | 1 & 5 May | Thu & Mon | Enjoy a Hua Hin beach escape or Koh Samui resort stay |
| Visakha Bucha | 12 May | Mon | Discover Sukhothai temples at golden hour |
| Asahna Bucha & Buddhist Lent | 9–10 Jul | Wed–Thu | Dive the Similan Islands before monsoon |
| Queen Mother’s Birthday | 12 Aug | Tue | Relax on Krabi beaches or explore Chiang Rai’s tea hills |
| October royal holidays | 13 & 23 Oct | Mon & Thu | Road-trip through Isan or trek Doi Inthanon |
| King’s Birthday & Constitution Day | 5 & 10 Dec | Fri & Wed | Pair Bangkok shopping with Khao Yai glamping |
| New Year's Eve | 31 Dec | Wed | Ring in 2026 with rooftop fireworks and Mekong lanterns |
Planner tips
- Open the Thailand 2025 planner and highlight April, May, July, and December windows for maximum leave value.
- Wanderlust shuffle keeps dropping Thai city, jungle, and island ideas every refresh.
- Add trips to your shortlist to track leave and share with your travel crew.
Seasonal cues
- Hot season: Use Songkran for city festivities followed by northern retreats.
- Green season: July holidays are perfect for lush national parks and waterfalls.
- Cool season: December holidays deliver breezy Chiang Mai nights and crystal-clear island waters.
HolidayStacker updates as Thai cabinet announcements shift—check back before booking.