Mae Lao Public Holidays 2026 – Bank Holidays & Long Weekend Planner

Q: What public holidays are observed in Mae Lao?

Public holidays observed in Mae Lao include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Thailand, since Mae Lao doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Mae Lao, Chiang Rai

Planning commercial schedules or travel in Mae Lao, Chiang Rai, Thailand? Track upcoming statutory holidays and local bank closures across Mae Lao.

Corporate teams, logistics hubs, and financial offices in Mae Lao align operating hours with statutory government gazette notifications. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Chulalongkorn Day (Wan Piyamaharaj) on October 23) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Mae Lao.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Mae Lao, Chiang Rai

This is Thailand's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Thailand's country-level and Chiang Rai holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Mae Lao as anywhere else in Thailand.

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

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Mae Lao

These are Thailand's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Thailand's country and Chiang Rai holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Mae Lao just as everywhere else in Thailand.

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 Mae Lao

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

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Mae Lao

In Mae Lao, statutory public holidays signify mandatory closures for commercial bank branches, municipal administration offices, and public schools. Retail businesses and hospitality venues may operate on modified holiday hours.

If a fixed statutory holiday lands on a weekend in Mae Lao, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

Mae Lao runs on the Asia/Bangkok time zone, so statutory holidays here fall on the same local calendar date as the rest of Thailand — there's no cross-timezone shift to account for.

Frequently Asked Questions — Mae Lao Public Holidays

Are banks in Mae Lao closed on public holidays?

Yes — commercial bank branches, central bank operations, and financial offices in Mae Lao close on official statutory public holidays.

What public holidays are observed in Mae Lao?

Public holidays observed in Mae Lao include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Thailand, since Mae Lao doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to Mae Lao?

Use the live holiday calendar above to inspect upcoming holiday dates and weekend overlaps prior to scheduling travel or business transactions in Mae Lao.

Do public holidays in Mae Lao differ from other cities in Thailand?

No — public holidays in Thailand are set nationally, not city by city, so Mae Lao observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in Thailand. This page is a convenient Mae Lao-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.

What time zone does Mae Lao use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Mae Lao runs on the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Since Thailand's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in Mae Lao — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.

Where do Mae Lao's public holiday dates come from?

Mae Lao follows Thailand's national statutory holidays, published via www.thaigov.go.th — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Mae Lao Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days

Flagship National Day:
Chulalongkorn Day (Wan Piyamaharaj) (October 23)

📍 Mae Lao Quick Facts

State / Province: Chiang Rai

Time Zone: Asia/Bangkok

Coordinates: 19.7900°, 99.6997°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: +07:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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