Makha Bucha
วันมาฆบูชา
Details
- Country
Thailand- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- March 2026
- Long Weekends
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Business Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Notes
A Buddhist holy day commemorating the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 disciples to hear the Buddha teach, observed with candlelit temple processions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Makha Bucha a public holiday in Thailand?
- Yes, Makha Bucha is an official public holiday in Thailand. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Makha Bucha 2026?
- Makha Bucha 2026 falls on March 3, 2026.
- What is Makha Bucha called locally in Thailand?
- Makha Bucha is locally known as "วันมาฆบูชา" in Thailand.
Source: python-holidays (TH)Scraped