ObservanceNotable
Kathina Ceremony Period
กฐิน
Details
- Country
Thailand- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Observance
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- October 2026
- Long Weekends
- View opportunities
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Normal Operations
- Impact Description
- This is an observance. Most businesses and government offices remain open.
Notes
Month-long period after Buddhist Lent when laity offer robes and supplies to monks. Major merit-making tradition across Thailand.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Kathina Ceremony Period a public holiday in Thailand?
- Kathina Ceremony Period is a Observance in Thailand, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Kathina Ceremony Period 2026?
- Kathina Ceremony Period 2026 falls on October 10, 2026 – November 7, 2026.
- What is Kathina Ceremony Period called locally in Thailand?
- Kathina Ceremony Period is locally known as "กฐิน" in Thailand.
