Chiang Mai Events and Festivals
Bo Sang Umbrella
January
Bo Sang Umbrella & Sankampang Handicrafts Festival is a 3-day festival celebrated on the third weekend in January each year to honour the efforts of local artisans.
Visakha Bucha Day
8 April
Visakha Bucha Day is an important Thai festival marked on the full moon day of every sixth lunar month which typically falls in May each year.
Khao Phansa Day
July
Khao Phansa Day is a Buddhist holiday observed in Thailand on the first day following the full moon occurring in the eighth month of the Thai lunar calendar.
World Wellness Weekend
September
Discover & experience fun, creative and free wellness activities with us, See you at Shangri-La Hotel Chiang Mai
Flower Festival
February
The Chiang Mai Flower Festival has been running for over 43 years and celebrates the beautiful flowers in bloom during this time.
Songkran Festival
13 - 15 April
The Songkran Festival Chiang Mai heralds in the Thai New Year with a mass of religious ceremonies held over 3 days to mark the beginning of the solar year.
King's Birthday
28 July
The birthday of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, also called King Rama the Tenth, arrives every 28 July and is a public holiday in Thailand
Chulalongkorn Memorial Day
September
Chulalongkorn Memorial Day is an important holiday that gives Thai citizens an opportunity to pay respect to King Chulalongkorn.
Makha Bucha Day
February
Makha Bucha Day is a fundamental festival in Thailand and is held on the full moon day. The festival hinges on two important events linked to Buddhism
Inthakin Festival
May
Inthakin is an annual festival held in Chiang Mai to celebrate the worship of the grand city pillar as well as the giving of offerings.
Rice Planting
August
To be a farmer in rice planting activity at the field nearby the village. It’s one year’s activity only on Mother’s day
Loy Krathong Festival
November
Loy Krathong is a traditional Thai festival that is celebrated annually and is also known as the ‘festival of lights’
Thai Elephant Day
13 March
The celebration of the Thai Elephant Day, started 18 years ago to help spread awareness and promote the preservation of the Asian elephant in Thailand.
Asahna Bucha Day
July
Asahna Bucha Day is the celebration in Thailand of the “Four Noble Truths” preached by Buddha in his first sermon after his enlightenment.
Queen Mother’s Birthday
12 August
In Thailand, the Queen of former King Bhumibol is honored with a public holiday on her birthday
Thailand Father's Day
5 December
This day is now celebrated as Father’s Day across Thailand as the King is regarded as the father of the nation and as Nation Day also.