Bangkok Sets Up an Exciting Start to 2026: A Slate of Vibrant Festivities Await

As 2026 brings new opportunities for travellers, Bangkok is gearing up for an eventful year with its 2026 festival calendar. The vibrant celebrations of the Chinese New Year (February – March) and Thai New Year (April) promise plenty of traditional festivities and cultural displays early in the year.

Meanwhile, the Thailand Tourism Festival is set to take place in March, offering plenty of cultural performances, craft demonstrations and speciality promotions at every shopping mall in Bangkok. Similarly, the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale is expected to take place from June to August, offering the most significant shopping discounts of the year. It’s certainly the best time to visit mega-malls like MBK Center for a mammoth shopping spree.

The key festival dates are as follows:

Chinese New Year: February 17 – March 3
Thailand Tourism Festival: March 26 – 30
Thai New Year (Songkran): April 13 – 15
Amazing Thailand Grand Sale: June 1 – August 15