DIY Explore In Hatyai

Public Holidays

We are showing both Thailand and Malaysia public holidays here. This because whenever there is a festival or public holiday in Malaysia, Hatyai is one of the popular destination for Malaysians, especially those from Perlis, Kedah and Penang. Therefore expect Hatyai to be crowded with tourists when there is a Malaysia public holiday as well.

Thailand Public Holidays 2006

January 01: New Year's Day
January 02: In lieu
January 30: Chinese New Year
February 12: Makha Bucha Day**
February 13: In lieu**
April 16: Chakri Day
April 13-15: Songkran
May 01: Labour Day
May 05: Coronation Day
May 12: Visakha Bucha Day**
July 11: Buddhist Lent Day**
August 12: Queen's Birthday**
October 23: Chulalongkom Memorial Day
November 05: Loy Kratong
December 05: King's Birthday**
December 10: Constitution Day
December 31: New Year's Eve

Malaysia Public Holidays 2006

January 01: New Year's Day
January 10: Hari Raya Haji
January 29-30: Chinese New Year
January 31: Awal Muharam
April 11: Prophet's Birthday
May 01: Labour Day
May 12: Vesak Day
June 03: King's Birthday
August 31: National Day
October 21: Deepavali
October 24-25: Hari Raya Puasa
December 25: Christmas
December 31: Hari Raya Haji
December 31: New Year's Eve

Thailand Public Holiday 2007

January 01: New Year's Day
January 02: in lieu
February 03: Makha Bucha day**
February 05: in lieu**
February 18-19: Chinese New Year
April 06: Chakri Day
April 13-17: Songkran - Thai New Year
May 01: Labour Day
May 02: Visakha Bucha Day**
May 05: Coronation Day
May 07: in lieu
July 29: Asanha Bucha Day
July 30: Buddhist Lent Day**
July 31: in lieu**
August 12: Queen's Birthday**
August 13: in lieu
October 23: Chulalongkorn Day
October 26: End of Buddhist Lent
November 24: Loy Kratong
December 05: King's Birthday
December 10: Constitution Day
December 31: New Year's Eve

Malaysia Public Holidays 2007

January 01: New Year's Day
January 20: Awal Muharram
February 18-19: Chinese New Year
March 31: Prophet's Birthday
Apr 11: Prophet's Birthday
May 01: Labour Day
May 01: Vesak Day
June 02: King's Birthday
Aug 31: National Day
October 13-14: Hari Raya Puasa
November 8: Deepavali
Dec 20: Hari Raya Haji
December 25: Christmas
December 31: New Year's Eve

For those holidays falling on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday will be a public holiday in lieu.
**No alcoholic drinks can be sold. All night entertainment joints and KTV shops will be closed

Here are 2 video clips of Songkran festival celebration in Hatyai