Wan phra 2026: Thai Buddhist holy days calendar

The next wan phra and every Buddhist holy day of the year (waxing and waning 8th and 15th days).

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How it works: Buddhist holy days (wan phra)

Wan phra are the Buddhist holy days: the 8th and 15th (full moon) days of the waxing moon, the 8th day of the waning moon and the last day of the lunar month (the 14th or 15th waning day) — about four a month. Many Thais visit temples, and alcohol sales may be limited on major Buddhist days.

Dates follow the Thai lunar calendar used for the official calendar (Mahanikaya). Some Dhammayut temples use the Pakkhakhananaa calendar, which can differ by a day.

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What is a big wan phra?

The full-moon day (15th waxing day). Several major Buddhist holidays fall on it.

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