Good news, travel enthusiasts! Here’s something to get your 2025 plans going.
The Thai Cabinet just declared three new holidays to boost tourism and the overall economy. Deputy Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said that the cabinet approved the ministry’s proposal for additional government holidays in June and August 2025, as well as January 2026.
The added holidays next year both fall on a Monday, Jun. 2 and Aug. 11, with the Queen’s birthday holiday on Jun. 3 and Mother’s Day on Aug. 12, creating a four-day weekend and rounding up the 2025 public holidays to 21 days total.
The extra holiday in 2026 is on Jan. 2, Friday, extending the New Year break to five days from Dec. 31 to Jan. 4.
Thailand has granted additional holidays in recent years to aid the recovery of the travel industry from the pandemic. The tourism sector in the country accounts for about 12% of gross domestic product and nearly a fifth of the country's jobs.
An official from the Ministry of Tourism stated, “The extended holidays are anticipated to bring substantial economic benefits, as increased travel and tourism activities will generate revenue for local enterprises and create job opportunities.”
These special holidays are intended to provide citizens with extended rest periods and enhance family time, which in turn boosts domestic tourism. With the additional holidays, many citizens will be encouraged to travel within the country and experience cultural and leisure activities like shopping through weekend markets or food tripping. Thailand is a great country to explore all year round, and has been named by travel platforms like Agoda as a premiere destination in Asia for their local cuisine and beaches.
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