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Hua Hin and Thai holidays

songkran The sheer number of holidays and festivals that occur in Thailand over any given year is staggering. There always seems to be something happening, somewhere. The more important dates will normally be celebrated nationally, whilst there are always some that are localised.

Other than specific birthdays, most of the holidays will take place around lunar months and so the exact dates will vary annually from a western calendar. If the moon is in its correct phase and the exact date falls during the week, holidays will generally be given in lieu on the nearest Monday after the event. Therefore it is not easy to be specific about exact dates, however an approximation will be given below.

It should be noted that on major holidays, banks, government offices and schools will be closed and Hua Hin will get extremely busy as the Bangkok crowd descend on town for a long weekend. This shouldn't put you off though. It's far better to join in the festivities. ATMs and exchange booths will always be open, however it can sometimes be difficult to find accommodation if you havn't planned ahead.

Holidays in Hua Hin 2008

January
1st. The beginning of the western new year is a national holiday in Thailand, one of three "new year" holidays celebrated every year. Christmas and New Year are peak times in Hua Hin.
February
18th. 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. Hua Hin gets very busy over Chinese new year and dragon dances can be seen in the streets.
March
3rd. Makha Bucha celebrates the Buddha's first sermon in to his disciples, the national holiday is taken on Monday the 5th this year.
* Hua Hin Kite Festival is held in March due to the prevailing winds.
April
6th. Chakri Day commemorates the founding of the current dynasty, Rama I.
13th/14th/15th. Songkran is the traditional Thai new year, generally celebrated as a water festival. Songkran in Hua Hin only occurs on the 13th when the streets downtown are packed with revellers, prepare to get wet!
May
1st. International labor day is celebrated as a national holiday.
5th. Coronation day celebrates the day in 1949 when the current king was crowned.
31st. Visakha Bucha Day.
June
8th/9th. Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2007, Hua Hin's 6th annual jazz festival promises to be bigger and better than last year. Dates may vary but its usually the first weekend in June.
July
17th. Asanha Bucha Day.
18th. Khao Phansa, 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.
August
12th. Her Majesty the Queen's birthday is a national holiday, also serving as the country's Mothers Day as well.
* Hua Hin Golf Festival is held throughout the month of August.
* Hua Hin Regatta is held in August.
September
No public holidays this month.
* Hua Hin Elephant Polo was moved to Chiang Rai in 2006.
October
14th. End of Buddhish Lent.
23rd. Chulalongkorn Day celebrates the birthday of one of Thailand's most revered kings.
November
13th. Loy Kratong is 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. Hua Hin beach gets especially busy on Loy Kratong night.
* Hua Hin Bike Week is held in November.
* Pranburi Dragon Boat Races are held in November.
December
5th. His Majesty the King's birthday.
10th. Constitution Day.
25th. Christmas Day.
31st. New Year's Eve.
* Hua Hin Vintage and Classic Car Rally is held in December at the Sofitel.


Take a look at the Hua Hin Municipality events page for more happenings in Hua Hin.

 


 
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