New Year's Day
Jan 1 â 4
4days off
Thu1â
Fri2â off
Sat3·
Sun4·
Take 1 day off â 4-day weekend
Long weekends
Long Weekends in Thailand 2026
7Long weekends
6Bridge days
45Total days off
6Vacation days to take
Take 6 vacation days this year and enjoy 45 days off in total.
Makha Bucha Day
Feb 28 â Mar 3
4days off
Sat28·
Sun1·
Mon2â off
Tue3â
Take 1 day off â 4-day weekend
Chakri Memorial Day
Apr 4 â 6
3days off
Sat4·
Sun5·
Mon6â
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Songkran (Thai New Year)
Apr 11 â 15
5days off
Sat11·
Sun12·
Mon13â
Tue14â off
Wed15â off
5-day holiday period.
National Labour Day
May 1 â 3
3days off
Fri1â
Sat2·
Sun3·
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Coronation Day
May 2 â 4
3days off
Sat2·
Sun3·
Mon4â
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Substitution for Visakha Bucha Day
May 30 â Jun 1
3days off
Sat30·
Sun31â
Mon1â
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
H.M. King Maha Vajiralongkorn's Birthday
Jul 25 â 28
4days off
Sat25·
Sun26·
Mon27â off
Tue28â
Take 1 day off â 4-day weekend
H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great Memorial Day
Oct 10 â 13
4days off
Sat10·
Sun11·
Mon12â off
Tue13â
Take 1 day off â 4-day weekend
H.M. King Chulalongkorn the Great Memorial Day
Oct 23 â 25
3days off
Fri23â
Sat24·
Sun25·
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Substitution for H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Birthday, National Day and Father's Day
Dec 5 â 7
3days off
Sat5â
Sun6·
Mon7â
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Constitution Day
Dec 10 â 13
4days off
Thu10â
Fri11â off
Sat12·
Sun13·
Take 1 day off â 4-day weekend
New Year's Eve
Dec 31 â Jan 3
4days off
Thu31â
Fri1â off
Sat2·
Sun3·
Take 1 day off â 4-day weekend
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Frequently asked questions
What is a long weekend in Thailand?
A long weekend in Thailand occurs when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking that one day off creates a stretch of 4 or more consecutive days off. For example, if a holiday falls on Thursday, taking Friday off gives you a 4-day weekend.
How many long weekend opportunities are there in Thailand in 2026?
In 2026, Thailand has 13 vacation extension opportunities â a combination of natural long weekends and bridge days.
When are the best long weekends to travel in Thailand in 2026?
The best long weekends for travel in Thailand depend on the season and your destination. Spring and autumn bridge days often offer the best mix of good weather and fewer crowds.