Ko Lanta Public Holidays 2026 – City Holiday Schedule & Bank Closures

Q: What public holidays are observed in Ko Lanta?

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

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Ko Lanta, Krabi

Checking bank closures, municipal non-working days, and upcoming public holiday dates in Ko Lanta, Krabi? Here is the complete city holiday reference for Ko Lanta.

Corporate teams, logistics hubs, and financial offices in Ko Lanta 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 Ko Lanta.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Ko Lanta, Krabi

This is Thailand's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Thailand's country-level and Krabi holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Ko Lanta 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 Ko Lanta

These are Thailand's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Thailand's country and Krabi holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Ko Lanta 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 Ko Lanta

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 Ko Lanta

In Ko Lanta, 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.

When a holiday lands on a weekend, Ko Lanta's banks and offices follow whatever substitute-day rule Thailand declares nationally — check the live calendar above for that year's actual observed date.

With a population of 6,090 and running on the Asia/Bangkok time zone, Ko Lanta follows Thailand's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ko Lanta Public Holidays

Are banks in Ko Lanta closed on public holidays?

Yes. Ko Lanta's bank branches follow Thailand's national statutory calendar, so they close on every officially mandated holiday just as banks do everywhere else in the country.

What public holidays are observed in Ko Lanta?

Public holidays observed in Ko Lanta include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Thailand, since Ko Lanta 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 Ko Lanta?

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

Do public holidays in Ko Lanta differ from other cities in Thailand?

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

What time zone does Ko Lanta use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Ko Lanta 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 Ko Lanta — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.

Where do Ko Lanta's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Ko Lanta Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days

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

📍 Ko Lanta Quick Facts

State / Province: Krabi

Population: 6,090

Time Zone: Asia/Bangkok

Coordinates: 7.5336°, 99.0865°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: +07:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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