Chiang Mai Public Holidays 2026 – Official Regional Holiday Dates & Calendar

Q: Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Chiang Mai?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Chiang Mai mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Chiang Mai?

Chiang Mai observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Thailand nationally, since Chiang Mai doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Get up-to-date public holiday dates for Chiang Mai, Thailand. Track official statutory days off, bank closures, and upcoming holiday schedules across Chiang Mai.

Businesses, regional banks, and administrative offices across Chiang Mai observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national labor regulations and official government decrees. In Chiang Mai, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Chulalongkorn Day (Wan Piyamaharaj) on October 23) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Chiang Mai, Thailand

This is Thailand's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Thailand's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Chiang Mai and the rest of Thailand, not a separate Chiang Mai-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Chiang Mai

These are Thailand's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Thailand's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Thailand, including Chiang Mai. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Chulalongkorn Day (Wan Piyamaharaj)	October 23	National Public Holiday	Full National Closure (Banks & Financial Institutions)	www.thaigov.go.th
King Bhumibol Adulyadej Birthday & National Day	December 5	National Day	Full National Closure	www.thaigov.go.th

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Chiang Mai

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Chulalongkorn Day (Wan Piyamaharaj)	Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Chiang Mai

Public holiday schedules in Chiang Mai combine statutory nationwide non-working days with regional observances. Commercial banks, government offices, and educational institutions in Chiang Mai observe mandatory statutory closures on national days.

If a statutory holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday in Chiang Mai, the following Monday is commonly declared a substitute non-working day by official gazette — check the live calendar above for the specific year-by-year date.

As Chiang Mai's own capital, Chiang Mai observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Chiang Mai.

Frequently Asked Questions — Chiang Mai Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Chiang Mai?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Chiang Mai mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Chiang Mai?

Chiang Mai observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Thailand nationally, since Chiang Mai doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Chiang Mai?

Check the day of the week for upcoming holidays in the live calendar above. Public holidays landing on Monday or Friday create an automatic 3-day weekend for travel across Chiang Mai.

Do public holidays in Chiang Mai differ from the rest of Thailand?

No — public holidays in Thailand are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Chiang Mai observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Chiang Mai-specific reference, not because Chiang Mai has its own separate holiday list.

Does Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Chiang Mai observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Chiang Mai and Thailand. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Chiang Mai's public holiday dates?

Chiang Mai's public holidays are mandated by Thailand's national statutory framework, published via www.thaigov.go.th — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.