Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Thailand
Thailand has 14 long weekends in 2026 and 12 in 2027. The longest break is 9 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Thursday + Friday off around Songkran for a 9-day break.
2026
View all14
Long weekends
9
Longest (days)
14
Bridge opps
- 9d
Songkran & Songkran Holiday
Sat 11 Apr – Sun 19 Apr
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 6d
King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday & Asalha Bucha
Tue 28 Jul – Sun 2 Aug
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 5d
New Year's Day & New Year Special Holiday
Wed 31 Dec – Sun 4 Jan
Take Wednesday off
2027
View all12
Long weekends
6
Longest (days)
12
Bridge opps
- 6d
Songkran & Songkran Holiday
Sat 10 Apr – Thu 15 Apr
Take Monday off
- 5d
Labor Day & Labor Day Observed & Coronation Day
Fri 30 Apr – Tue 4 May
Take Friday off
- 5d
King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday
Sat 24 Jul – Wed 28 Jul
Take Monday + Tuesday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Thailand 2026
All 20 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Thailand 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Thailand 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Thailand 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Thailand have in 2026?
Thailand has 14 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Thailand have in 2027?
Thailand has 12 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Thailand?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Songkran & Songkran Holiday (Sat 11 Apr – Wed 15 Apr). Take Thursday and Friday as annual leave to get a 9-day break with only 2 days of leave.