Thailand
2026 Thai long weekends
Holidays that create three-day or longer weekends in Thailand during 2026. Plan your time off around these extended breaks.
| Holiday | Holiday date | Weekend range | Days | Bridge strategy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday, January 1, 2026 – Sunday, January 4, 2026 | 4 | Take Jan 2, 2026 off |
| Chakri Memorial Day | Apr 6, 2026 | Saturday, April 4, 2026 – Monday, April 6, 2026 | 3 | Natural long weekend |
| Songkran Festival | Apr 13, 2026 | Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 4 | Natural long weekend |
| Coronation Day | May 4, 2026 | Saturday, May 2, 2026 – Monday, May 4, 2026 | 3 | Natural long weekend |
| King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday | Jul 28, 2026 | Saturday, July 25, 2026 – Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | 4 | Take Jul 27, 2026 off |
| King Bhumibol Memorial Day | Oct 13, 2026 | Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 4 | Take Oct 12, 2026 off |
| Chulalongkorn Day | Oct 23, 2026 | Friday, October 23, 2026 – Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 3 | Natural long weekend |
| Constitution Day | Dec 10, 2026 | Thursday, December 10, 2026 – Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 4 | Take Dec 11, 2026 off |
| New Year's Eve | Dec 31, 2026 | Thursday, December 31, 2026 – Sunday, January 3, 2027 | 4 | Take Jan 1, 2027 off |
Source basis: Bank of Thailand. Last updated: June 2026.
Disclaimer: Long weekend dates are based on official government sources. Observed dates may vary by region or employer. Always verify important travel or leave dates with the relevant authority.
Frequently asked questions
- How many long weekends are there in 2026?
- Based on the Thailand holiday calendar, there are 9 potential long weekends in 2026 (including those requiring a bridge day).
- What is a bridge day?
- A bridge day is a normal working day that falls between a public holiday and the weekend (for example, a Friday when a holiday is on Thursday). Taking PTO on a bridge day turns a 1-day holiday into a 4-day weekend.
- What counts as a long weekend?
- A long weekend is when a public holiday falls next to a Saturday or Sunday, creating three or more consecutive days off. Some long weekends span four or more days when holidays align with existing weekend days.
- Do these long weekends apply to all states or regions?
- Public holiday dates can vary by state, province or territory. The dates shown are based on national-level holidays. Check with your local government or employer for regional variations.
- Can I download these long weekend dates?
- Yes — click the CSV button above to download a spreadsheet-ready file with all long weekend dates for 2026.
Maximize your time off
Use the PTO long weekend optimizer to bridge these 2026 holidays into longer breaks with the fewest possible PTO days.