Thailand Public Holiday Calendar 2026: Summary of Official and Traditional Holidays with HR Planning Tips
This calendar provides an overview of Thailand’s official public holidays, traditional festival holidays, and substitute holidays for 2026. HR professionals can use this guide to plan workforce scheduling, leave management, and payroll processing more efficiently — especially when supported by COACH HCM’s integrated HR and attendance solutions.
Simplify Leave & Workforce Planning with COACH HCM
The COACH HCM System streamlines the management of holidays, leave requests, and workforce planning with real-time data integration between employees, supervisors, and HR — all in one platform.
From time attendance tracking to accurate payroll calculation, every process is seamlessly connected.
Thailand Public Holiday Calendar 2026
January
- Thursday, January 1 – New Year’s Day
March
- Tuesday, March 3 – Makha Bucha Day
April
- Monday, April 6 – Chakri Memorial Day
- Monday, April 13 to Wednesday, April 15 – Songkran Festival
May
- Friday, May 1 – National Labour Day
- Monday, May 4 – Coronation Day
- Monday, May 11 – Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day
- Sunday, May 31 – Visakha Bucha Day
June
- Monday, June 1 – Substitute Holiday for Visakha Bucha Day (Sunday, May 31)
- Wednesday, June 3 – Her Majesty Queen Suthida’s Birthday
July
- Tuesday, July 28 – His Majesty the King’s Birthday
- Wednesday, July 29 – Asarnha Bucha Day
- Thursday, July 30 – Buddhist Lent Day
August
- Wednesday, August 12 – Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother’s Birthday and Mother’s Day
October
- Tuesday, October 13 – King Bhumibol Memorial Day
- Friday, October 23 – King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day
- Monday, October 26 – End of Buddhist Lent
December
- Monday, December 7 – Substitute Holiday for King Bhumibol’s Birthday / National Day / Father’s Day (Saturday, December 5)
- Thursday, December 10 – Constitution Day
- Thursday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve
How HR Can Use the 2026 Holiday Calendar Effectively
COACH HCM recommends integrating the holiday calendar with your Time Attendance, Leave Management, and Payroll modules to create a unified HR ecosystem that minimizes errors and boosts efficiency.
For example:
- Automate work shift scheduling based on official holidays
- Accurately calculate leave and overtime (OT) pay
- Send automatic notifications for holidays, leave requests, or substitute days via Mobile App
Generate detailed leave history reports
COACH HCM – The All-in-One HR System for Every Organization
COACH HCM is a cloud-based HR & Payroll system designed to simplify employee management, leave tracking, time attendance, and payroll calculation — accessible anytime, anywhere, with real-time updates.
Key features include:
- Comprehensive Leave Management covering all public holidays
- HR Calendar auto-updated with new government announcements
- Easy access via iOS and Android mobile apps
- Certified HR standards with ISO-level data security and privacy
Summary
Managing holidays, leave, and annual calendars is a crucial HR function that affects both operational efficiency and employee well-being.
With the right tools — like COACH HCM — organizations can streamline planning, reduce administrative workload, and create a more balanced and happy workplace.
Plan ahead, stay organized, and let technology work for you — so your people and your business can move forward together.
Q&A: Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can HR check an employee’s leave history?
Yes. COACH HCM provides detailed leave reports by employee and department.
2) Does the system automatically update new public holidays each year?
Yes, public holidays are auto-updated annually.
3) Do employees still need to submit paper leave forms?
No. Leave requests and supporting documents can be submitted directly via mobile.
4) Can the system handle multiple work shifts?
Yes, shifts and overtime are automatically calculated.
5) Is it suitable for small businesses?
Yes. COACH HCM is scalable for organizations with 50–5,000+ employees.
6) Can the system send holiday reminders via mobile?
Yes. Notifications are available through the Mobile App.
7) Can different branches have separate holiday settings?
Yes. Each branch can have its own customized holiday calendar.