The year in Bangkok
Holidays in Thailand
The dates Bangkok goes out for, in the order they come round. We've started with Halloween and Loy Krathong, and the rest get a guide in the weeks before each date, with times, prices and booking links.
Saturday 31 October 2026
Halloween
Clubs, rooftops, drag, haunted houses and murder mysteries, with an age label on every night so the kids' events can't be mistaken for the club nights.
See the Halloween guideTuesday 24 November 2026
Loy Krathong
Where to float a krathong, the public events, riverside hotels and dinner cruises from ฿899, with a map.
See the Loy Krathong guideFriday 25 December 2026
Christmas
Christmas dinners and buffets, Christmas Eve parties and what's open on the day.
Guide coming
Thursday 31 December 2026
New Year's Eve
Where to watch the fireworks, which party or rooftop to pick, what to do on your own and how to get around that night.
Guide coming
Saturday 6 February 2027
Chinese New Year
What happens in Yaowarat, which day the main celebrations fall on and whether there are fireworks.
Guide coming
Sunday 14 February 2027
Valentine's Day
Dinner spots, date ideas, flowers and gifts.
Guide coming
13 to 15 April
Songkran
Where the water fights are, which days are busiest, where to stay, and S2O and Siam Songkran.
Guide coming
Late May or early June
Bangkok Pride
Where to watch the parade and what's on for Pride Month. The 2027 date hasn't been announced.
Guide coming