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King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday
Thailand

King Vajiralongkorn’s Birthday 2024, 2025 and 2026 in Thailand

The birthday of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, also called King Rama the Tenth, arrives every 28 July and is a public holiday in Thailand.

YearDateDayHoliday
202428 JulSunKing Vajiralongkorn's Birthday
29 JulMonKing Vajiralongkorn's Birthday Holiday
202528 JulMonKing Vajiralongkorn's Birthday
202628 JulTueKing Vajiralongkorn's Birthday
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

Rama X has been king over Thailand only since 2016, when his father King Bhumibol died after a 70-year reign. Vajiralongkorn was a clear successor since he was Bhumibol’s only son. Vajiralongkorn was already 64 years old upon ascending the throne.

Thailand long kept Bhumibol’s birthday every 5 December, and they continue the tradition with a new king and a new date. Many Buddhist temples have special events and receive alms for the monks. Some also release birds or turtles to bring good luck.

Previous Years

YearDateDayHoliday
202328 JulFriKing Vajiralongkorn's Birthday
202228 JulThuKing Vajiralongkorn's Birthday
29 JulFriKing Vajiralongkorn's Birthday Holiday
202128 JulWedKing Vajiralongkorn's Birthday
202028 JulTueKing Vajiralongkorn's Birthday
201928 JulSunKing Vajiralongkorn's Birthday
29 JulMonKing Vajiralongkorn's Birthday Holiday
201828 JulSatKing Vajiralongkorn's Birthday
30 JulMonKing Vajiralongkorn's Birthday Holiday
201728 JulFriKing Vajiralongkorn's Birthday