January to March 2027
The year opens with yachts, music and motorsport. The Thailand International Boat Show runs 14-17 January 2027 at Phuket Yacht Haven Marina, its organisers say. Our pick of the season is MotoGP Thailand, which opens the world season at Buriram on 5-7 March. In between come Chinese New Year and the first holy day of the year.
- 14-17 January: Thailand International Boat Show, Phuket.
- 22-24 January: Gaia Beats, a small wellness and music festival at Mae On, near Chiang Mai.
- 22 January, 22 February, 22 March: Full Moon Party dates on Koh Phangan.
- 6 February: Chinese New Year, celebrated in Bangkok's Chinatown; it is not a national holiday.
- 21 February: Makha Bucha, a Buddhist holy day; banks close on Monday 22 February.
- Until 28 February: the Bangkok Art Biennale, which opened on 29 October 2026.
- 5-7 March: MotoGP Thailand at Chang International Circuit, with the race on Sunday 7 March. Official tickets are on sale from 9 November 2026.
For families from the Gulf, Eid al-Fitr is expected around 10 March 2027. UAE schools break from 8 to 12 March, the Ministry of Education calendar shows. It falls in Thai high season, so book early. Singapore's March school holiday runs 13-21 March 2027.
April to June 2027
April belongs to Songkran, the Thai New Year, from 13 to 15 April 2027. It is our pick for the liveliest week of the year. The Bank of Thailand lists all three days as public holidays. UNESCO added Songkran to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2023. May brings the second holy day, the Samui Regatta and the rocket festivals of the northeast.
- 6 April: Chakri Day, a public holiday.
- 10-13 April: SIAM Songkran music festival at Bravo BKK, Bangkok.
- 13-15 April: Songkran across the country. Local dates for Pattaya and other cities are not yet announced.
- May: Bun Bang Fai rocket festivals usually take place in Isan; 2027 dates are not yet announced.
- 20 May: Visakha Bucha, a Buddhist holy day.
- 22-29 May: the 24th Samui Regatta on Koh Samui.
- June: Phi Ta Khon in Dan Sai, Loei. Dates are set each year; in 2026 it ran 20-22 June.
July to September 2027
The rainy season is quieter for events, but it holds two important Buddhist days. Asalha Bucha falls on 18 July and Khao Phansa, the start of Buddhist Lent, on 19 July. Alcohol sales stop on both days. The Phuket Vegetarian Festival follows the lunar calendar and usually begins in late September or October.
- 18 July: Asalha Bucha; banks close on Monday 19 July.
- 19 July: Khao Phansa, also the season of the Ubon Ratchathani candle festival.
- 20 July: the July Full Moon Party.
- 17 August, 15 September: Full Moon Party dates on Koh Phangan.
- Late September or October: the Phuket Vegetarian Festival. The 2027 dates are not yet official.
October to December 2027
The cool season returns in October and the festival calendar fills again. Ok Phansa, expected on 15 October, ends Buddhist Lent. Loy Krathong is expected on 13 November 2027, with Yi Peng lanterns in Chiang Mai at the same time. December brings the big music festivals and the New Year countdown. For music, we rate it the best month of the year.
- 15 October (expected): Ok Phansa, with the naga fireballs on the Mekong around this time.
- 16 October, 13 November, 13 December: Full Moon Party dates.
- 13 November (expected): Loy Krathong. Yi Peng in Chiang Mai is expected in mid-November; the province announces lantern nights nearer the time.
- December: Tomorrowland, Wonderfruit and EDC usually run in the first three weeks of the month. See our music festivals guide.
- 31 December: the New Year countdown, and a countdown Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan.
School holidays shape demand at the end of the year. Singapore's year-end break runs from 20 November to 31 December 2027, and the UAE winter break from 13 December. Villas and suites for Loy Krathong and Christmas fill early, so we suggest booking by mid-year.
Public holidays and alcohol-ban days in 2027
Thailand's 2027 bank holidays include 1 January, Chakri Day on 6 April and Songkran on 13-15 April, the Bank of Thailand says. The Buddhist holy days are on the list too. The Cabinet's full 2027 government holiday list, with any bridge days, is not yet published. We expect it in mid-November 2026.
On five Buddhist holy days, shops and ordinary bars may not sell alcohol: 21 February, 20 May, 18 July, 19 July and 15 October (expected). The rule comes from a Prime Minister's Office notice in force since 10 May 2025. Hotels, licensed entertainment venues and international airport terminals are exempt.
A Full Moon Party that falls on a major Buddhist day moves to the next day. Our public holidays 2027 page lists every date, and the events data page holds the full sourced table.
Not yet announced
Several major events have not announced their 2027 dates. These include Tomorrowland Thailand, Wonderfruit, EDC Thailand, S2O and the Chiang Mai Flower Festival. Each one has a normal slot, so you can plan the month now and fix the exact days once the organisers confirm them.
Tomorrowland, Wonderfruit and EDC all ran in December in 2026. S2O ran during Songkran week, and the Chiang Mai Flower Festival is held in the cool season. We check every event each month and update this calendar when a date is announced. The Thailand festivals hub covers each one.
Plan it with Tanner
Pick the 2027 event that matters to you, and Tanner builds the trip around it. Tell us the date and who is coming. One planner books the hotel or villa, the tickets, the drivers and the best tables, and moves the plan if a date changes. Our Thai staff track every date announcement. If a week is too crowded to enjoy, we name it before you book. See our festival VIP planning page.
Example plan, MotoGP weekend. Thursday: fly to Buriram, and a car takes you to the hotel. Friday: practice from the stands, then a quiet dinner. Saturday: qualifying, then a slow afternoon by the pool. Sunday 7 March: race day at Chang International Circuit, and the flight home that evening.
