Thailand National Public Holidays in 2009

List of the Thailand National / Public Holidays throughout the year 2009

All the below Thai public / national holidays refer to the year 2009, please note that some Government employees only holidays may not be listed below. See other National Holidays.

Generally people in Thailand do not work on Saturday and so planning meetings would generally revolve around week days.

It is advisable not to travel to Thailand for business purposes during Songkran, and we would recommend adding 5 - 10 days each side of this major Thai festival before making a business trip, and definitely reconfirm before travelling. From a leisure perspective Songkran is a sight to behold, and while not everyone's cup of tea it is definitely something which should be witnessed at least once, whether it is on the back of a tuk tuk or in an air-conditioned limo.

1 + 2 January - New Year's Days 
9 February - Makha Bucha Day 
6 April - Chakri Day
April 13 - 15 (12+16+17 in some areas) Songkran Days 
1 May - Labour Day
5 May - Coronation Day
8 May - Visakha Bucha Day
8 July - Buddhist Lent Day
12 August - H.M. The Queen's Birthday
23 October - Chulalongkorn Memorial Day
5 December - H.M. The King's Birthday
10 December - Constitution Day
31 December - New Year's Eve 

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