Loy Krathong 2026: ~24 November full moon, venues and traffic
Loy Krathong falls on the full moon of the 12th Thai lunar month. For 2026 the widely used planning date is Tuesday, 24 November (lunar—confirm against the Thai calendar near the date). It is not a Bank of Thailand financial-institutions holiday. thailand.go.th lists the Sukhothai Loy Krathong festival from 15–24 November 2026.
Key points
- Planning date: Tue 24 Nov 2026 (lunar full moon—verify).
- Sukhothai Historical Park programme: 15–24 Nov 2026; shows 19:00, extra 20:30 on 24 Nov (thailand.go.th).
- Not a BOT bank holiday—banks follow the normal weekday list.
Date (lunar — mark as verify)
Loi/Loy Krathong is defined as the 15th night of the waxing moon in the 12th Thai lunar month. Astronomical/full-moon alignment for 2026 is commonly given as 24 November. Because the date is lunar, reconfirm on a Thai lunar calendar in early November if you are booking non-refundable travel.
Official Sukhothai programme (fixed on thailand.go.th)
- Sukhothai Historical Park festival: 15–24 November 2026.
- Show time: 19:00; additional show 20:30 on 24 November 2026.
- Published ticket bands: 500 / 900 / 1,200 THB (see the official event page for current sales rules).
City waterfront traffic (nationwide pattern)
- Roads to popular piers clog from late afternoon; park 1–2 km away and walk.
- Keep children back from slippery edges and open flames on krathong.
- Set a meetup point before networks congest; exits after 21:00 are slow.
- Urban rail (where available) beats circling for parking after dusk.
Last verified 2026-10-15 against the sources listed below.
FAQ
Are banks closed?
Loy Krathong itself is not on the BOT 2026 holiday list.
Same as Yi Peng?
In the north they overlap; Chiang Mai lantern traffic is covered in the Yi Peng article.
Krathong materials?
Prefer biodegradable banana-leaf krathong; follow local bans on foam.
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