Welcome to the Calendar!
Thailand has a wide variety of public holidays and festivals. Many of these involve celebrations which

are colourful and exciting. You will often get the chance not only to watch, but to get involved in

the festivals.

Here you can find what is on the planning for the north of Thailand including the National Holidays. 

Are you looking for regular activities & happenings in Chiang Mai? Click here.

Are you looking for regular activities & happenings in Chiang Rai? Click here. 

26 July 2010
Buddhist Lent is the day that marks the beginning of the Buddhist 'lent' period, a time when monks are

supposed to retreat to their temples while new life springs forth. (National Holiday)

12 August 2010

The Birthday of Her Majesty, this day is also recognized as National Mother's Day. (National Holiday)

17 - 18 October 2010*

Princess Mother Srinakarinthara Commemoration Day.

Memorial ceremonies and sport competitions are held, honoring Princess Mother's past concern for

sports and health care. There are marathon running, biking and other competitions.

Saturday 23 October 2010

Chulalongkorn Day (National Holiday)

25 October 2010 (Monday)

Substitution for Chulalongkorn Day

October 2009*

The Greater Maekhong Mountainbike Race, is a competition among bikers from Thailand and Laos. 

The route is between Chiang Rai - Phayao provinces in Thailand.

The Mountainbike Race continues between Chiang Rai and Laos.

November 2010*

Chiang Rai Hilltribe Festival in Chiang Rai. This Festival is celebrated at Doi Hua Mae Kham.

November 2010*

The Mae Kok Fair in Chiang Raiis dedicated to activities to protect the Mae Kok River.

The Fair is held next to the Mae Fah Luang Bridge.

November 2010*

The 16th Greater Mekhong Subregional and Loy Krathong Celebration.

A big festival next to the Mae Fah Luang Bridge.

21 November 2010

Loy Krathong is not an National Holiday, but Thailands ‘loviest’ festival, one you should not miss

when you are in Thailand. 

5 December 2010 (Sunday)

HRH The King's 83rd Birthday (National Holiday)

6 December 2010 (Monday)

Substitution for the King's Birthday

10 December 2010 (Friday)

Constitution Day (National Holiday)

31 December 2010 (Friday)

New Year's Eve (National Holiday)

* the exact dates are not known at the moment. Sorry for any inconvenience.