Five public holidays in 2025 are no alcohol days in Thailand. During these Thai holidays, you won’t be able to buy alcohol anywhere, including restaurants or convenience stores like 7-11. Bars and nightclubs will also be closed.

No alcohol days in Thailand take place during the most important Buddhist holidays, such as Makha Bucha Day and Visakha Bucha Day. The alcohol bans typically start at midnight when the holiday commences and end 24 hours later.

In addition to restricted alcohol sales, most government offices and banks are closed. Knowing which Thai holidays are official government holidays is important. That way, you can plan around them.

For example, you don’t want to plan a big night out in Bangkok only for the bars to be closed and alcohol sales restricted. Also, you don’t want to extend your tourist visa on a day when immigration offices are closed, which could lead to an overstay.

Let’s look at which days alcohol is restricted in Thailand in 2025.

Thailand No Alcohol Days in 2025

Thailand will have five public holidays in 2025 with alcohol restrictions in place. These happen to be the most important Buddhist holidays in the country, including:

• Feb. 12th: Makha Bucha Day
• May 11th: Visakha Bucha Day
• July 10th: Asanha Bucha Day
• July 11th: Start of Buddhist Lent (Khao Phansa)
• Oct. 7th: End of Buddhist Lent (Wan Ok Phansa)

During these Thai holidays, bars and nightclubs will shut down, and alcohol sales will be banned—even in restaurants and stores. This is done to respect the Buddhist culture and traditions of Thailand.

Depending on the bar or nightclub, they may open up at midnight after the 24-hour alcohol ban ends, but that’s not always the case.

Calendar of Thailand Public Holidays 2025 & Thailand No Alcohol Days in 2025

Date	Holiday	Public Holiday	Alcohol Ban
Jan. 1	New Year’s Day	Yes	No
Jan. 29	Chinese New Year	No	No
Feb. 12	Makha Bucha Day	Yes	Yes
April 6	Chakri Memorial Day	Yes	No
April 7	Chakri Memorial Day (observed)	Yes	No
April 13	Songkran Festival	Yes	No
April 14	Songkran Festival	Yes	No
April 15	Songkran Festival	Yes	No
April 16	Songkran Festival	Yes	No
May 1	National Labor Day	Yes	No
May 4	Coronation Day	Yes	No
May 5	Coronation Day (observed)	Yes	No
May 9	Royal Ploughing Day	Yes	No
May 11	Visakha Bucha Day	Yes	Yes
June 2	Bridge Day (new holiday)	Yes	No
June 3	Queen’s Birthday	Yes	No
July 10	Asanha Bucha Day	Yes	Yes
July 11	Beginning of Buddhist Lent (Khao Phansa)	Yes	Yes
July 28	King Vajiralongkorn’s Birthday	Yes	No
Aug. 12	Queen Mother’s Birthday & Mother’s Day	Yes	No
Sep. 24	Prince Mahidol Day	Yes	No
Oct. 7	End of Buddhist Lent (Ok Phansa)	Yes	Yes
Oct. 13	Passing of King Bhumibol	Yes	No
Oct. 23	Chulalongkorn Day	Yes	No
Nov. 5	Loy Krathong Festival	No	No
Dec. 5	Rama IX Birthday & Father’s Day	Yes	No
Dec. 10	Constitution Day	Yes	No
Dec. 31	New Year’s Eve Holiday	No	No

Key Things to Note About Thai Public Holidays

• If a Thai holiday falls on a weekend day, it is observed by businesses and government offices on the following Monday.
• “Public Holiday” indicates whether the holiday is officially recognized as a government holiday, meaning that most businesses and government offices will be closed, allowing people to partake in celebrations and observances.
• “Alcohol Ban” specifies whether there is a ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol on that particular holiday. Some religious and cultural events may have alcohol restrictions as a sign of respect and adherence to traditional customs.

Keeping Track of Thailand Public Holidays in 2025

Expats and frequent visitors in Thailand will tell you how important it is to keep track of public holidays in Thailand and which days alcohol is banned.

That’s because there’s not much worse than organizing a big night out with friends only to show up and find out alcohol isn’t allowed that day. The same can be said for someone needing to extend their visa in Thailand only to later find out that immigration offices are closed due to a government holiday.

So, if you want to avoid an unnecessary headache, it’s recommended that you keep all the most important Thai holidays in mind or check a Thailand public holiday calendar often.

No Alcohol Days in Thailand in 2025 | FAQs

Which days are no alcohol days in Thailand in 2025?

There are five days with alcohol bans in Thailand in 2025 due to Buddhist holidays. These are Makha Bucha Day (Feb. 12), Visakha Bucha Day (May 11), Asanha Bucha Day (July 10), Khao Phansa (July 11), and Ok Phansa (Oct. 7).

When is the next no alcohol day in Thailand?

Alcohol will be banned in Thailand on May 11th for Visakha Bucha Day, a Buddhist holiday that honors the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha.

How many public holidays does Thailand have in 2025?

In 2025, Thailand will have 19 official government holidays. Government offices and banks will be closed during these holidays, and five will feature alcohol bans.