Makha Bucha Day
Public HolidayMajor
มาฆบูชา
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 Level
- Offices Closed
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Notes
Commemorates Buddha's sermon to 1,250 enlightened monks. Candlelit processions at temples. Alcohol sales banned.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Makha Bucha Day a public holiday in Thailand?
- Yes, Makha Bucha Day is an official public holiday in Thailand. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Makha Bucha Day 2026?
- Makha Bucha Day 2026 falls on March 3, 2026.
- What is Makha Bucha Day called locally in Thailand?
- Makha Bucha Day is locally known as "มาฆบูชา" in Thailand.
