Songkhla Public Holidays 2026 – Regional Holiday Guide & Bank Closures

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Songkhla?

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

🗓️ Public Holidays in Songkhla, Thailand

Checking official public holidays and bank closures for Songkhla, Thailand? This regional holiday guide tracks statutory non-working days, live public calendars, and local holiday rules for Songkhla.

Businesses, regional banks, and administrative offices across Songkhla observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national labor regulations and official government decrees. In Songkhla, 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 — Songkhla, 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 Songkhla and the rest of Thailand, not a separate Songkhla-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 Songkhla

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 Songkhla. 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 Songkhla

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 Songkhla

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

If a statutory holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday in Songkhla, 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 Songkhla's own capital, Songkhla observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Songkhla.

Frequently Asked Questions — Songkhla Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Songkhla?

Yes, they do. Songkhla follows Thailand's statutory calendar exactly, so banks, government offices and schools throughout the state close on every officially mandated non-working day.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Songkhla?

Songkhla observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Thailand nationally, since Songkhla 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 Songkhla?

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 Songkhla.

Do public holidays in Songkhla differ from the rest of Thailand?

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

Does Songkhla, Songkhla's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

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

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

Songkhla'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.