What's open on Songkran (Thai New Year) 2027 in Thailand?
Songkran (Thai New Year) falls on 2027-04-13. Songkran runs 13–15 April. Malls, 7-Eleven and tourist-area venues stay open; banks, government offices and many family-run shops close for the full period.
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13 April 2027
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Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet
Essential public rules and services operating on Songkran (Thai New Year) 2027
Public Transit
BTS Skytrain and MRT subway run normal to expanded festival schedules.
Street Parking
Free highway expressway tolls often declared by EXAT during major Songkran and New Year periods.
Post & Lockers
Main airport and mall post branches open; standard street post offices closed.
Trading Laws
Alcohol sales strictly restricted on religious Buddhist holidays (Makha Bucha, Visakha Bucha, Asahna Bucha).
All Verified Chains & Venues
11 venues tracked| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PTT Station & Cafe Amazon24/7 Duty Highway and city petrol stations open 24/7 throughout holiday periods Editorial | Petrol & EV Charging | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 pttor.com |
Bumrungrad & Bangkok Hospital ER24/7 Duty 24/7 emergency departments, trauma care and international clinics fully operational Editorial1378 | Urgent Care & Clinics | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 bumrungrad.com |
Editorial | Convenience Stores | Open | 24 hours | 2026-08-17 Official Source |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | 06:00–24:00 | 2026-04-10 lotuss.com |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | 08:00–22:00 | 2026-04-10 bigc.co.th |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | 09:00–21:00 | 2026-04-10 tops.co.th |
Mall and streetfront branches open regular hours during Songkran holidays Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | 10:00–21:00 | 2026-04-20 th.boots.com |
| Restaurants & Cafes | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 mcdonalds.co.th | |
Main airport and shopping mall branches open; standard street post offices closed Editorial | Post & Parcel Lockers | Reduced hours | 09:00–17:00 | 2026-04-20 thailandpost.co.th |
Street branches closed on official bank holidays; mall micro-branches and ATMs open Editorial | Banks & ATMs | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-04-20 bangkokbank.com |
Operates normal full timetable during Songkran with extra festival train services Editorial | Public Transit & Transport | Open | 06:00–00:00 | 2026-04-20 bts.co.th |
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Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Songkran (Thai New Year) in Thailand?
Songkran runs 13–15 April. Malls, 7-Eleven and tourist-area venues stay open; banks, government offices and many family-run shops close for the full period. Confirmed open chains include: 7-Eleven, Lotus's (Tesco Lotus), Big C, Tops, Boots Pharmacy Thailand. Typically closed venues: banks, government, some local shops.
When is Songkran (Thai New Year) 2027?
Songkran (Thai New Year) falls on 2027-04-13 in 2027.
Are public transport and emergency services running on Songkran (Thai New Year)?
Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.
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