When and where
When: 4 May
Rule: Fixed date. 2026: Monday 4 May; 2027: Tuesday 4 May.
Dates can change. Check the current date shortly before your trip with the local organisers or the tourist office.
About Coronation Day
On 4 May Thailand marks the coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn in 2019. It is an official day off with royal ceremonies at the Grand Palace, where the king attends Buddhist and Brahmin rituals. Government buildings and many streets are decorated with portraits and flags. For visitors it is a quiet day: banks and some attractions are closed, while temples and the palace may have limited hours.
Getting there
The Grand Palace is near Tha Chang pier (river boat) or by taxi from BTS Saphan Taksin.
Highlights
- Royal ceremonies Buddhist and Brahmin rites are held at the Grand Palace.
- Decorated streets Flags and portraits line Ratchadamnoen and the city centre.
- Temple visits People bring offerings and make merit at temples.
Tips for Coronation Day
- Cover shoulders and knees at temples and the palace.
- Check Grand Palace opening hours.
- Banks and government offices are closed.
More photos of Coronation Day
Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) reflected in a puddle at dusk, with a monk walking past Photo: Nawit science · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Wat Phra Kaew courtyard with golden chedis and the ornate hall in the Grand Palace, Bangkok Photo: Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Skyline of golden chedis and tiled roofs of Wat Phra Kaew seen across the lawn Photo: Ninara from Helsinki, Finland. Edit: TSP · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace seen from the lawn: golden chedis and multi-tiered roofs Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Coronation Day on the map
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The location on the map is approximate.
National holiday; the map shows the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
Frequently asked questions about Coronation Day
When is Coronation Day in 2026?
Coronation Day falls in 2026 on 4 May and is celebrated nationwide; a well-known spot is Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok. Rule: 4 May. An official or clearly documented source confirms this date.
When is Coronation Day in 2027?
Coronation Day falls in 2027 on 4 May and is celebrated nationwide; a well-known spot is Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok. Rule: 4 May. An official or clearly documented source confirms this date.
Where is the best place to see Coronation Day?
Watch it best at Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok. Buddhist and Brahmin rites are held at the Grand Palace. The Grand Palace is near Tha Chang pier (river boat) or by taxi from BTS Saphan Taksin. Flags and portraits line Ratchadamnoen and the city centre. Highlight: Temple visits – People bring offerings and make merit at temples.
Festivals near Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok
- King Bhumibol Memorial Day 0 km as the crow flies
- Queen Suthida's Birthday 0 km as the crow flies
- Royal Ploughing Ceremony 1 km as the crow flies
- Mother's Day (Queen Mother's Birthday) 1 km as the crow flies
- Father's Day and National Day 1 km as the crow flies
Also in May
- Bangkok Pride
- Koh Samui Buffalo Fighting
- Eid al-Adha (Hari Raya Haji)
- Chanthaburi Paradise of Tropical Fruit
- Rayong Fruit Festival
- Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)