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National Labour Day in Thailand

2028 holiday dates

Monday, 1 May 2028

Estimated / awaiting confirmation

This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.

About Labour Day

Thailand observes National Labour Day on 1 May. It is especially important for employees and private workplaces, and it is also included in the Bank of Thailand's financial-institution holiday calendar.

Public holiday / closure dates

  • — Public of holiday period · Estimated / awaiting confirmation

Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.

Next supported occurrence

Saturday, 1 May 2027 · Estimated / awaiting confirmation

Next listed holiday day on or after today; this can be a closure day rather than the festival date.

2026 dates

  • — Public of holiday periodConfirmed — source checked

2027 dates

  • — Public of holiday periodEstimated / awaiting confirmation
  • — Public of holiday periodEstimated / awaiting confirmation

Official sources and date status

Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.

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Official holiday calendar or legal framework

Awaiting Confirmation · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-29

The official 2026 schedule includes a one-off 2 January holiday and statutory substitute days; Children’s Day is not a public closure.

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Official holiday calendar or legal framework

Provisional · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-29

Provisional date under the current framework; annual or lunar confirmation remains pending. The official 2026 schedule includes a one-off 2 January holiday and statutory substitute days; Children’s Day is not a public closure.

Office arrangements

Private employers must include the legally required traditional holidays in their annual schedule. Government-office treatment should be checked separately because Labour Day is primarily an employment and financial-sector observance.

Bank arrangements

Bank branches and financial institutions close when listed in the Bank of Thailand's annual calendar. Online facilities generally operate, but branch and settlement processing may pause.

School arrangements

School closure is not inferred solely from private-sector Labour Day rules; families should follow the relevant school or education calendar.

History

The observance reflects the international labour movement and Thailand's legal protection of employee holidays. Thai labour authorities identify 1 May as National Labour Day.

Why it matters

Labour Day treatment depends on employment law and the worker's weekly holiday. If 1 May coincides with that weekly holiday, the employer must provide the replacement on the following working day.

Observance

Labour organisations may hold ceremonies or activities addressing workers' welfare and rights. Many people use the day for rest or family time.

Travel and planning

Public transport and attractions may operate, but banks and many workplaces close. Workers should check their employer's schedule, particularly where weekly rest days vary.

Frequently asked questions

When is National Labour Day in Thailand?

It is fixed on 1 May.

When is a replacement holiday required?

For covered employees, a replacement is due when Labour Day coincides with their weekly holiday, normally on the following working day.

Are government offices and schools always closed?

Not necessarily under the same rule; consult their applicable official calendars.

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