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Thailand Public Holidays 2013
Thailand Public Holidays 2013
Here is a list of Thailand Public Holidays & Festivals of calendar year 2013. There are national holidays, as well as some of the most important festivals and celebrations in Thailand. Many of Thailand holidays are based on Thai lunar calendar, thus it will have different dates from previous years.
The dates of Thailand 2013 public holidays are available below. Please note that this Thailand 2013 public holidays calendar is based on estimate only. We do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of this Thailand public holidays calendar for the year of 2013.
Thailand Holidays 2013 & Thailand Festivals 2013
Here is the list of Thailand 2013 holidays and festivals.
New Year’s Day
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The 1st day of the 1st month according to Western calendar – New Year’s Day
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Chinese New Year
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The 1st day of the 1st lunar month according to Chinese lunar calendar – Chinese New Year
Not a national holiday, but some businesses are closed.
Sunday, 10 February 2013
Makha Bucha
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Commemorates Buddha’s teaching of Ovada Patimokkha.
Monday, 11 March 2013
Chakri Memorial Day
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Commemorates the establishment of Chakri Dinasty – Chakri
Saturday, 6 April 2013
*Monday, 8 April 2013 (substitute)
Songkran Festival
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Sonkran festival, also known as Water festival, is the traditional Thai New Year. The prime holiday in Thailand.
Saturday, 13 April 2013
Sunday, 14 April 2013
Monday, 15 April 2013
Tuesday, 16 April 2013 (*Sonkran observed)
Wednesday, 17 April 2013 (*Sonkran observed)
Thailand Labor Day
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International labor day to celebrates the achievement of the workers.
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Coronation Day
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Commemorates the coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Sunday, 5 May 2013
*Monday, 6 May 2013 (substitute)
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
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Ceremony to give blessings to the farmers.
Saturday, 11 May 2013 (the date may change)
Visakha Bucha / Vesak Day
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Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and entry to the nirvana of Buddha – Vesak Day
Friday, 24 May 2013
Asanha Bucha / Asalha Puja Day
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Commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon in the Deer Park in Benares.
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
HM The Queen’s Birthday
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Celebrates the birthday of Queen Sirikit in 1932.
Monday, 12 August 2013
Chulalongkorn Memorial Day
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Commemorates the passing of King Chulalongkorn in 1910.
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Loy Kratong
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The day to respect the goddess of the water by floating candlelit offerings on all waterways around the kingdom – Loy Krathong
Not a national holiday.
Monday, 18 November 2013
HM The King’s Birthday
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Commemorates the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1927.
Thursday, 5 December 2013
Thai Constitution Day
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Celebrates the proclamation of the first permanent constitution in 1932.
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
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