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December 2026

Cool skies, river lights and a city-wide countdown

Until 13 Dec · Vijit Chao Phraya

3–7 Dec · Wonderfruit

5 Dec · Father’s Day

10 Dec · Constitution Day

Late Dec · Christmas lights

31 Dec · Countdown

5 December: King Bhumibol Memorial Day

National Day and Father’s Day, a public holiday honouring King Rama IX. Expect ceremonies, yellow tributes and closures around Sanam Luang.

10 December: Constitution Day

A public holiday. Banks close; malls and markets mostly open as usual.

31 December: New Year’s Eve

Also a public holiday. Book river-view tables early; roads around CentralWorld close in the evening.

Vijit Chao Phraya

Free light installations, projection mapping and fireworks along both riverbanks, 13 November to 13 December 2026.

Check 2026 programme

Bangkok River Festival

Riverside cultural events have been held around Loy Krathong in past years, mostly in November.

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Wonderfruit

Music, art and ideas festival at The Fields at Siam Country Club near Pattaya, 3–7 December 2026; about two hours by road.

Christmas illuminations

CentralWorld, Siam Paragon, EmQuartier and ICONSIAM dress up from late November; lovely for evening strolls.

New Year countdowns

ICONSIAM’s riverside fireworks and the CentralWorld countdown draw huge crowds. Arrive by boat or train, and early.

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Cool-season weather

Dry and sunny with cooler mornings; occasional cold snaps dip below 20°C. Pack one light layer.

5 December 2026 falls on a Saturday; a substitute holiday may follow on Monday 7 December. Check opening times around each holiday.

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