What Are The Public Holidays in Thailand in 2025?

List of Public Holidays in Thailand in 2025

Below is a list of Thailand’s official public holidays for 2025. Some may shift slightly based on lunar calendars or royal announcements closer to the date.

This table lists Thailand’s national public holidays for 2025, including substitute holidays when official dates fall on weekends.

Do Employers Have to Provide Paid Leave on Public Holidays?

Yes, Thai law requires employers to provide paid leave for all official public holidays. Under Section 29 of the Labour Protection Act, full-time employees are entitled to at least 13 paid public holidays each year. Employers cannot count these holidays as part of an employee’s annual leave. If a holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute holiday must be provided on the next working day.

Part-time employees or those with irregular schedules are also eligible for public holiday pay, provided the day is normally a working day for them. For those who must work on a public holiday, they are entitled to at least double pay for that day or compensatory time off, depending on their employment agreement.

Legal Penalties for Not Providing Paid Holiday Leave

Failing to comply with Thailand’s paid public holiday rules can result in fines and sanctions under the Labour Protection Act. Employers who do not provide mandatory paid holidays or who underpay workers can face fines of up to 100,000 THB and possible legal action from employees through the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare.

Non-compliance is most often seen in small businesses, casual employment, or where part-time workers are incorrectly classified. To avoid violations, employers should clearly document holiday entitlements in employment contracts and ensure payroll systems automatically apply paid leave for national holidays.

How Do Holidays Affect Overtime Thresholds?

Working on a public holiday counts as overtime under Thai law. Employees required to work on these days must be compensated at at least double their standard wage rate or given equivalent paid time off. Employers should track these hours carefully to ensure compliance with labor law and avoid underpayment claims.

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