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Makha Bucha 2026 in Thailand

Magha Puja Day is also known as Sangha Day or Fourfold Assembly Day in most Buddhist countries, and is observed on the first full moon day of the month of Magh, which tends to fall in the Gregorian months of January or February. The day commemorates a time when 1,250 Buddhists spontaneously came together to pay their respect to the Buddha. The festival is in honor of the Sangha, or the Buddhist community and is a chance for people to reaffirm their commitment to Buddhism.

Is Makha Bucha a Public Holiday?

Makha Bucha is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

About Makha Bucha

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Makha Bucha Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2007–2026.

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2007 Fri Mar 2 Makha Bucha observed National Holiday
2007 Sat Mar 3 Makha Bucha National Holiday
2008 Thu Feb 21 Makha Bucha National Holiday
2009 Mon Feb 9 Makha Bucha National Holiday
2010 Sun Feb 28 Makha Bucha National Holiday
2010 Mon Mar 1 Makha Bucha observed National Holiday
2011 Fri Feb 18 Makha Bucha National Holiday
2012 Wed Mar 7 Makha Bucha National Holiday
2013 Mon Feb 25 Makha Bucha National Holiday
2014 Fri Feb 14 Makha Bucha National Holiday
2015 Wed Mar 4 Makha Bucha National Holiday
2016 Mon Feb 22 Makha Bucha National Holiday
2017 Sat Feb 11 Makha Bucha National Holiday
2018 Thu Mar 1 Makha Bucha National Holiday
2019 Tue Feb 19 Makha Bucha National Holiday
2020 Sat Feb 8 Makha Bucha National Holiday
2020 Mon Feb 10 Day off for Makha Bucha National Holiday
2021 Fri Feb 26 Makha Bucha National Holiday
2022 Wed Feb 16 Makha Bucha National Holiday
2023 Mon Mar 6 Makha Bucha National Holiday
2024 Sat Feb 24 Makha Bucha National Holiday
2024 Mon Feb 26 Day off for Makha Bucha National Holiday
2025 Wed Feb 12 Makha Bucha National Holiday
2026 Tue Mar 3 Makha Bucha National Holiday

While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.

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