Loy Krathong Festival 2025 (ลอยกระทง 2568) will be celebrated on 5 November 2025. This full moon night of the twelfth month in the Thai lunar calendar marks a time for honoring Phra Mae Khongkha (พระแม่คงคา), the Thai Goddess of Water, in gratitude for the year’s harvest and blessings.
In keeping with tradition, people across Thailand will engage in customs such as releasing lanterns into rivers and participating in a variety of festive activities in cities and provinces including Ayutthaya, Bangkok, Korat, Lampang, Nonthaburi, Phitsanulok, Roi Et, Samut Songkhram, Sukhothai, Surat Thani and Tak.
Loy Krathong also coincides with the Yi Peng festival (ยี่เป็ง) in northern Thailand, which is observed in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Lamphun, Mae Hong Son, Nan, Phayao and Phrae provinces. During Yi Peng, devotees release lanterns into the sky as offerings to Lord Buddha, seeking his blessings.
Note: Loy Krathong is not an official public holiday in Thailand.
2025 Loi Krathong Festival Celebrations Highlights
- Ayutthaya
- Maha Loi Krathong @ Ayutthaya 2025
- A mourning ceremony in remembrance of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, accompanied by traditional cultural and musical performances, a Noppamas procession, a drone light show, and various craft activities.
- Date: 2 – 6 November 2025 (Sunday – Thursday)
- Time: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
- Venues:
- Wat Phra Ram วัดพระราม [Map]
- Ayutthaya Historical Park สำนักงานอุทยานประวัติศาสตร์พระนครศรีอยุธยา [Map]
- Bangkok (Krung Thep Maha Nakhon)
- Bangkok River Festival 2025
- Experience traditional performances, river parades, local cuisine, and cultural activities for all ages at nine piers along the iconic Chao Phraya River.
- Date: 3 – 5 November 2025 (Monday – Wednesday)
- Time: 4:00pm – 10:00pm (extended to 12:00am on 5 November 2025)
- Venues:
- Wat Pho (The Reclining Buddha) พระวิหารพระพุทธไสยาส [Map]
- Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) วัดอรุณราชวรารามราชวรมหาวิหาร [Map]
- Wat Rakhang วัดระฆังโฆสิตารามวรมหาวิหาร [Map]
- Wat Kanlayanamit วัดกัลยาณมิตร วรมหาวิหาร [Map]
- Wat Prayurawongsawas วัดประยุรวงศาวาสวรวิหาร [Map]
- Tha Maharaj ท่ามหาราช [Map]
- Asiatique The Riverfront เอเชียทีค เดอะ ริเวอร์ฟรอนท์ [Map]
- SookSiam at ICONSIAM ไอคอนสยาม [Map] [Getting to ICONSIAM]
- Note: Free shuttle boats are provided alongside the regular ferry services on the river.
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- THAICONIC Loy Krathong 2025
- A royal tribute exhibition honoring Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s enduring commitment to the welfare of the Thai people, accompanied by a showcase of royal Thai attire, the release of environmentally friendly krathongs into the river, a classical Thai musical performance (Nang Loy), and a traditional Thai folk theatre performance (Likay).
- Date: 5 November 2025 (Wednesday)
- Time: 3:00pm – 12:00am
- Venue: Outdoor River Park, Ground Floor, ICONSIAM [Map][Getting to ICONSIAM]
- Bangkok Loy Krathong Celebration
- Opportunities for the public to take part in the release of krathongs into the river.
- Date: 5 November 2025 (Wednesday)
- Time: 4:00pm – 12:00am
- Venues:
- Rama VIII Bridge สะพานพระราม 8 [Map]
- Ong Ang Canal คลองโอ่งอ่าง [Map]
- Khlong Prem Prachakon คลองเปรมประชากร [Map]
- Samut Songkhram
- Loi Krathong Kab Kluai Mueang Mae Klong 2025
- Float traditional Krathong Kap Kluai, crafted from banana stem cups, along the Mae Klong River, and enjoy local street food amid the charming riverside atmosphere of Amphawa.
- Date: 4 – 6 November 2025 (Tuesday – Thursday)
- Venues:
- Wat Pummarin Kudeethong วัดภุมรินทร์กุฎีทอง อัมพวา [Map]
- King Rama II Memorial Park อุทยานพระบรมราชานุสรณ์ สมเด็จพระพุทธเลิศหล้านภาลัย [Map]
- Sukhothai
- Sukhothai Loy Krathong and Candle Festival 2025
- Candlelight ceremony paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, along with krathong contests, light and sound shows, Thai cultural demonstrations, Khon performances, and a fireworks display
- Date: 27 October – 5 November 2025 (Monday – Wednesday)
- Time: (Daily) 7:00pm – 7:45pm (Additional Show on 5 Nov) 8:30pm – 9:45pm
- Venue: Sukhothai Historical Park อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์สุโขทัย [Map]
- Admission: THB 500 – 1,200 per person
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- Surat Thani
- Ruang Rong Khlong Roi Sai – Loi Krathong Sai Bai Chak Festival 2025
- Immerse yourself in the distinctive tradition of floating krathongs, complemented by traditional cultural performances, local craft displays, and authentic southern-style cuisine.
- Date: 5 November 2025 (Wednesday)
- Venue: Pracha Rat Floating Market, Bang Bai Mai ตลาดน้ำประชารัฐ บางใบไม้ [Map]
- Tak
- Tak Loi Krathong Sai Festival 2025
- Watch hundreds of glowing coconut shell krathongs drift along the Ping River, forming a breathtaking river of lights as you stroll through traditional markets.
- Date: 2 – 5 November 2025 (Sunday – Wednesday)
- Venue: Krathong Sai Plaza near 200th Anniversary Rattanakosin Memorial Bridge ริมสายธาร ลานกระทงสาย [Map]
