Thailand is a country known for its numerous public holidays and festivals celebrated throughout the year.

Since there are so many holidays every year in Thailand, it’s important for foreigners to know which days they fall on. That way, if any businesses or government offices such as immigration branches are closed, they can plan around it.

Many Thai public holidays also have alcohol restrictions in place, meaning that bars and clubs are required to close and alcohol sales are prohibited even in convenience stores.

Which Thai Public Holidays Are No Alcohol Days in 2024?

There are five public holidays in Thailand when alcohol restrictions are put in place. These are the main Buddhist holidays in the country, including:

• Makha Bucha Day
• Visakha Bucha Day
• Asanha Bucha Day
• Start of Buddhist Lent (Khao Phansa)
• End of Buddhist Lent (Wan Ok Phansa)

During these five holidays, bars and nightclubs in Thailand will be closed for 24 hours and alcohol cannot be sold in stores.

Calendar of Thailand Public Holidays in 2024 (& Thailand No Alcohol Days 2024)

Date	Holiday	Public Holiday	Alcohol Ban
Jan. 1-2	New Year’s Day	Yes	No
Feb. 10	Chinese New Year	No	No
Feb. 24	Makha Bucha Day	Yes	Yes
April 6	Chakri Memorial Day	Yes	No
April 13-15	Songkran Festival	Yes	No
May 1	National Labor Day	Yes	No
May 4	Coronation Day	Yes	No
May 13	Royal Ploughing Day	Yes	No
May 22	Visakha Bucha Day	Yes	Yes
June 3	Queen’s Birthday	Yes	No
July 20	Asanha Bucha Day	Yes	Yes
July 21	Buddhist Lent Day	Yes	Yes
July 28	King Vajiralongkorn’s Birthday	Yes	No
Aug. 12	Mother’s Day	No	No
Oct. 13	Passing of King Bhumibol	Yes	No
Oct. 17	End of Buddhist Lent	Yes	Yes
Oct. 23	Chulalongkorn Day	Yes	No
Nov. 15	Loy Krathong Festival	No	No
Dec. 5	Rama IX Birthday/Father’s Day	Yes	No
Dec. 10	Constitution Day	Yes	No
Dec. 30-31	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 will be 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.

Keep Track of Thailand’s Holidays in 2024

Ask anyone who has spent time in Thailand and they’ll tell you that they’ve been burned by not knowing when it’s a Thai public holiday.

There’s nothing worse than scheduling a big night out with friends only to show up at the bar and find out alcohol is banned that day. The same can be said for needing to extend your visa in Thailand only to later find out that immigration offices are closed due to a government holiday–in turn, getting a visa overstay stamp in your passport.

So whether you are traveling around Thailand or living in the country as an expat, it’s important to know which day each holiday falls on. That way, you can avoid any unwanted headaches.