Songkran Festival 2025 (สงกรานต์ 2568), also known as the Thai New Year, will be celebrated across the country from 13 – 16 April 2025.
As the most significant festival in Thailand, Songkran marks the beginning of the Thai New Year with a variety of traditional activities. Locals will engage in practices such as cleaning their homes, honouring elders by washing their feet with scented water, and praying at temples during this 4-day public holiday.
In addition to these long-standing religious and cultural traditions, both Thais and visitors will take to the streets to splash water on each other, symbolizing celebration, purification and rejuvenation.
Note: Songkran officially begins on 13 April and ends on 15 April each year. Since 13 April 2025 falls on a Sunday, 16 April 2025 is designated as a public holiday to extend the celebration.
In Bangkok, Songkran festivities are concentrated in several key areas. Here is a list of the main activities and locations where the celebrations are most vibrant:
If you’re in Chiang Mai, be sure to visit these places to fully immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere:
In addition to engaging in water fights and observing Songkran traditions during the day, many people also enjoy evening celebrations at hotels, clubs, and music festivals. Major music events will take place in various locations throughout Thailand.
Dozens of Songkran events are set take place across provinces nationwide. Explore the activities happening during the festival below:
