What are the Public Holidays and Policies in Thailand?

In Thailand, public holidays provide employees with time off to celebrate national and traditional events.


Major Public Holidays

  1. New Year's Day – January 1
  2. Makha Bucha Day – Date varies (February or March)
  3. Songkran Festival – April 13-15
  4. Labor Day – May 1
  5. King’s Coronation Day – May 4
  6. Visakha Bucha Day – Date varies (May or June)
  7. Queen’s Birthday – August 12
  8. King Bhumibol Memorial Day – October 13
  9. King Chulalongkorn Day – October 23
  10. End of Buddhist Lent – Date varies (October or November)
  11. Constitution Day – December 10
  12. Christmas Day – December 25


Public Holiday Policies

  • Designated Holidays: Employees are entitled to take time off on these public holidays to participate in national and cultural celebrations.
  • Compensatory Holiday: If a public holiday falls on a weekend, employees receive an additional day off on the next working day. This compensatory holiday ensures that employees do not miss out on their entitled leave due to the holiday occurring on a non-working day (Source: Section 29, Labour Protection Act).


These policies and holidays ensure that employees in Thailand can fully enjoy their time off while maintaining fair and consistent leave practices.

 

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