Visakha Bucha Day
Public HolidayMajor
วิสาขบูชา
Details
- Country
Thailand- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- May 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
Most important Buddhist holiday — celebrates Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and death. UNESCO World Heritage Day. Temple ceremonies nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Visakha Bucha Day a public holiday in Thailand?
- Yes, Visakha Bucha Day is an official public holiday in Thailand. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Visakha Bucha Day 2026?
- Visakha Bucha Day 2026 falls on May 31, 2026.
- What is Visakha Bucha Day called locally in Thailand?
- Visakha Bucha Day is locally known as "วิสาขบูชา" in Thailand.
Vesak / Waisak
Celebration of Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and passing. Observed with temple visits, meditation, lantern lighting, and acts of generosity.
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