Loy Krathong 2026
A night of lights, water and tradition during one of Thailand's best-known celebrations.
Loy Krathong is one of Thailand's most important traditional celebrations. During the full moon, people place decorated krathongs carrying flowers and candles on rivers and other bodies of water as part of an ancient tradition associated with respect and gratitude toward the waterways.
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About the Event
Loy Krathong is one of Thailand's best-known traditional celebrations. During the full moon, people place small krathongs decorated with flowers and candles on the water as part of a tradition associated with respect and gratitude toward waterways.
The krathongs
Krathongs are small decorated structures traditionally made from natural materials and carrying flowers, candles and other elements. During the celebration they are placed on rivers, canals and other bodies of water.
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai celebrates Loy Krathong alongside Lanna traditions associated with Yi Peng. The Ping River and different areas of the historic city center form part of the city's celebrations and activities.
November 24, 2026
The main 2026 celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, November 24, with activities taking place around the date.
When it starts
Highlights
Main celebration: Tuesday, November 24, 2026
Full moon of the twelfth lunar month
Decorated krathongs are floated on the water
Chiang Mai celebrates Loy Krathong alongside the Lanna traditions of Yi Peng
Activities and celebrations take place around the Ping River and historic city center