Thailand Public Holidays 2010

Are you looking for information about Thailand public holidays for 2010?

Well if you are planning to visit Thailand for a business trip or you are going on holiday to Thailand, then you should take note of when all the public holidays and official birthdays are celebrated. If your planned trip is for a short period of time, then you may find the following information invaluable.

Unlike many countries an official birthday or public holiday in Thailand does not just mean that the banks are closed. You will find that nearly all businesses and government offices are closed, and that the majority of Thai people utilise this time to take a short break and get away from the major cities. With this in mind you will find that the transportation systems and most of the hotels in Thailand are extremely busy.

You will find however that most small shops and the major tourist attractions are usually never closed. So tourists can continue to enjoy their holidays as normal, with one exception, this being that during most national holidays in Thailand you will find that alcohol is banned from being sold in bars, restaurants and public places. This is the one aspect that many tourists and visitors to Thailand can sometimes find a little bit inconvenient.

Below you will find listed all the details of the Thailand public holidays for 2010

1st January 2010 – Friday
New Years Day This is the western New Years Day and is a national holiday in Thailand

14th February 2010 – Sunday
Chinese New Year This is the beginning of the Chinese New Year and is celebrated in the Chinatowns of every city throughout Thailand. Some businesses close for the day however it is not a national holiday in Thailand.

28th February 2010 – Sunday
Makha Bucha This is when Thais celebrate the Buddha's first sermon to his disciples this is also a national holiday in Thailand

6th April 2010 – Tuesday
Chakri Day This is when Thais celebrate the founding of the current dynasty Rama I this is also a national holiday in Thailand

13th – 15th April 2010 – Tuesday - Thursday
Songkran This is the traditional Thai New Year, it is also known as the water festival. It is a national holiday in Thailand for 3 days, however in some places like Pattaya in can go on for as long as a week.

1st May 2010 – Saturday
Thailand Labor Day This is International Labor day and is celebrated as a national holiday.

5th May 2010 – Wednesday
Coronation Day This is a Celebration of the day in 1949 when the current king was crowned; it is a national holiday in Thailand.

15th May 2010 – Saturday
Ploughing Ceremony This is when the new planting season in Thailand begins, and is an official holiday in Thailand.

28th May 2010 – Friday
Visakha Bucha This Buddhist holiday celebrates the birth, enlightenment and entry into nirvana of the Buddha. It is a national holiday in Thailand.

26th July 2010 – Monday
Asalha Puja Day This is also a Buddhist celebration day. It is also a national holiday in Thailand.

27th July 2010 – Tuesday
Buddhist Lent Day This day marks the beginning of the Buddhist 'lent' period, a time when monks are supposed to retreat to their temples while new life springs forth. This is a national holiday in Thailand.

12th August 2010 – Thursday
Queen's Birthday This is Her Majesty the Queen's birthday and is a national holiday it also serves as the country's Mothers Day.

22nd October 2010 – Friday
Wan Awk Phansa Day This day celebrates the end of the Buddhist lent, and is a Thailand public holiday.

23rd October 2010 – Saturday
Thot Kathin Day This day also celebrates the end of Buddhist lent that lasts three months every year and is a national holiday in Thailand.

23rd October 2010 – Saturday
Chulalongkorn Day This day also celebrates the life of one King Chulalongkorn or Rama V. on the anniversary of his death, and is a national holiday.

20th November 2010 – Saturday
Loy Kratong This evening celebration is when the Thais pay respect to the goddess of the waters by floating candlelit offerings on any and all waterways around the kingdom. It is not however a national holiday.

5th December 2010 – Sunday
King's Birthday This is His Majesty the King's birthday and is a national holiday in Thailand it also serves as the country’s Fathers Day.

10th December 2010 – Friday
Constitution Day This is the day that celebrates the date in 1932 when the country was granted its first constitution.

31st December 2010 – Friday
New Years Eve This is the day before the western New Years Day and is celebrated as one of the national holidays in Thailand.

You will notice from the details above that there are numerous different Thailand Public Holidays. I hope this information is useful and will assist you when planning your trips to Thailand during 2010.

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