Loy Krathong 2026
📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026
📝 About Loy Krathong 2026
Loy Krathong is one of Thailand's most enchanting festivals, celebrated on the evening of the full moon of the twelfth Thai lunar month, typically in November. Participants create krathongs, small decorated floats made from banana leaves, flowers, candles, and incense sticks, and release them onto rivers, canals, and lakes as an offering to the water goddess Phra Mae Khongkha and to symbolically let go of negativity and misfortune. In Chiang Mai, the festival coincides with the Yi Peng lantern festival, during which thousands of illuminated sky lanterns are released into the night sky, creating a breathtaking spectacle. The tradition dates back to the Sukhothai Kingdom in the 13th century and remains one of the most photographed and beloved cultural events in Southeast Asia.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Thursday, November 5, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Thursday
- Days Remaining
- 221
- Category
- Cultural Festivals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 221 days until Loy Krathong 2026 on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Loy Krathong 2026 is on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Loy Krathong is one of Thailand's most enchanting festivals, celebrated on the evening of the full moon of the twelfth Thai lunar month, typically in November. Participants create krathongs, small decorated floats made from banana leaves, flowers, candles, and incense sticks, and release them onto rivers, canals, and lakes as an offering to the water goddess Phra Mae Khongkha and to symbolically let go of negativity and misfortune. In Chiang Mai, the festival coincides with the Yi Peng lantern festival, during which thousands of illuminated sky lanterns are released into the night sky, creating a breathtaking spectacle. The tradition dates back to the Sukhothai Kingdom in the 13th century and remains one of the most photographed and beloved cultural events in Southeast Asia.
Loy Krathong 2026 falls on a Thursday.