Confirmed datePublic Holiday

New Year in Thailand (Pi Mai Sakon)

When31 December 2026–1 January 2027
WhereNationwide
PlaceAcross Thailand
Price / accessFree

The field notes

About

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are public holidays across Thailand, with huge countdown parties in Bangkok, on the islands and at the beach resorts. Temple merit-making at dawn on Jan 1 balances the night-before festivities.

Highlights

  • Massive countdown fireworks over Bangkok's ICONSIAM and Chao Phraya River
  • Beach and island countdown parties in Phuket, Krabi and Koh Samui
  • Dawn alms-giving and temple visits on New Year's morning

Plan it well

  1. Book accommodation and flights well ahead — peak high season
  2. Bangkok riverside and CentralWorld get extremely crowded for the countdown
  3. Expect surcharges and 'gala dinner' minimums at many hotels on Dec 31

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