National Holiday, 28 May 2010
(Friday) Visakha Bucha The holiest Buddhist holiday celebrates the birth, enlightenment and entry into nirvana of the Buddha.

National Holiday, 26 July 2010
(Monday) Buddhist Lent This day marks the beginning of the Buddhist 'lent' period, a time when monks are supposed to retreat to their temples while new life springs forth.

National Holiday, 12 August 2010
(Thursday) Queen's Birthday Her Majesty the Queen's birthday is a national holiday, also serving as the country's Mothers Day as well.

National Holiday, 23 October 2010
(Saturday) Chulalongkorn Day Celebrates the life of one of Thailand's most revered kings on the anniversary of his death.

National Holiday, 25 October 2010
(Monday) Chulalongkorn Day (Substitution)

Loy Kratong, 21 November 2010
(Sunday) Not a national holiday, but an evening when Thais pay respect to the goddess of the waters by floating candlelit offerings on any and all waterways around the kingdom. Some businesses may be closed.

King's Birthday, 5 December 2010
(Sunday) His Majesty the King's birthday is celebrated throughout the country and also serves as the nation's Fathers Day.

Constitution Day, 10 December 2010
(Friday) December 10th celebrates the date in 1932 when the country was granted its first constitution. Some businesses may be closed.

National Holiday, 31 December 2010
(Friday) New Years Eve The day before the western new year day is always a national holiday.

National Holiday, 1 January 2011
(Saturday) New Year's Day The beginning of the western new year is a national holiday in Thaland, one of three "new year" holidays celebrated every year.

National Holiday, 3 January 2011
(Monday) New Year's Day (Substitution)

Chinese New Year, 3 February 2011
The beginning of the Chinese lunar year is celebrated in the Chinatowns of every city throughout Thailand. Some businesses close for the day, but it is not a national holiday.

Makha Bucha, 18 February 2011
(Friday) Makha Bucha celebrates the Buddha's first sermon in to his disciples.