Songkran Phuket

Name: Songkran Phuket 2027
Start: 2027-04-13
End: 2027-04-15
Location: Phuket, Thailand

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Songkran Phuket

When is Songkran Phuket 2027?

Songkran Phuket 2027 runs April 13 to 15, 2027.

2027April 13 to 15, 2027Confirmed

How the dates are set: Songkran is celebrated on April 13 to 15 every year.

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Songkran Phuket schedule

First day: People clean homes and public places such as temples and schools. Song Nam Phra, the pouring of scented water over a temple's sacred Buddha images, is a main activity.
Second day: Called Wan Nao: people prepare food and offerings for monks and pay respect to elders by washing their parents' feet with scented water.
Third day: Called Wan Payawan: people visit temples to present food and clothing to the monks.

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Where to stay in Phuket

Patong is a familiar center for Phuket's lively Songkran celebrations, with a beach-holiday setting. Staying close to a celebration zone makes it easier to join in, while a hotel a little farther away gives more distance from the crowds.
Accommodation and popular tours can fill during the holiday period, so booking ahead gives more choice.

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History of Songkran Phuket

Songkran was the official Thai New Year until 1888, when it was switched to a fixed date of April 1st. In 1940 New Year moved to January 1st. In December 2023 UNESCO added Songkran to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

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Songkran Phuket: questions people ask

When is Songkran 2027?

Songkran 2027 is celebrated from April 13 to April 15.

Where is the best place to celebrate Songkran in Phuket?

Patong is a familiar center for Phuket's lively Songkran celebrations, in a beach-holiday setting.

Is Songkran a holiday in Thailand?

Yes. It is the traditional Thai New Year, and most banks and government offices are closed for the duration of the festival.

What does Songkran mean?

The word comes from Sanskrit and means the passage of the sun from one sign of the Zodiac to another. The main Songkran is when the sun enters Aries.

What should I wear to Songkran?

Light, quick-dry clothes. Cotton turns heavy and slow to dry once soaked.

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About Songkran Phuket

Thailand's New Year water festival, with Patong on Phuket as the beach-side place for the big splash.

Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year, celebrated on April 13 to 15. Mornings start with temple visits and merit-making, then the streets turn into water fights. Patong is a familiar center for Phuket's lively celebrations. Rooms and tours fill during the holiday, so book early.

Know before you go

Wear quick-dry clothes and keep phones and cash in waterproof pouches.
Most banks and government offices close for the festival, though many currency exchange booths stay open.
Phuket International Airport (HKT) is the main airport for the island.

Planning the trip

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