When and where
When: Second Saturday of January
Rule: Lunar calendar. Variable: second Saturday of January. 2026: 10 January; 2027: 9 January.
Dates can change. Check the current date shortly before your trip with the local organisers or the tourist office.
About National Children's Day
On National Children's Day, the second Saturday of January, zoos, museums, military bases and government buildings open for children, often free and with special activities. There are free gifts, aircraft and vehicle demonstrations and workshops. Children are made to feel the country belongs to them. For families it is a day of play; for travellers some attractions can be extra crowded.
Getting there
Bangkok: BTS/MRT and taxi to the relevant site; check each agency's programme.
Highlights
- Open government sites Military bases and ministries open their gates for children.
- Free activities Zoos, museums and parks offer special programmes.
- Gifts Companies and agencies hand out toys and sweets.
Tips for National Children's Day
- Avoid attractions on this day if you want peace, as families arrive in large numbers.
- If you travel with children it is a good day for special activities.
National Children's Day on the map
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The location on the map is approximate.
Celebrated nationwide; the map shows Government House/Dusit in Bangkok where children get tours.
Frequently asked questions about National Children's Day
When is National Children's Day in 2026?
National Children's Day falls in 2026 on 10 January and is celebrated nationwide; a well-known spot is Dusit and Government House, Bangkok. Rule: Second Saturday of January. An official or clearly documented source confirms this date.
When is National Children's Day in 2027?
National Children's Day falls in 2027 on 9 January and is celebrated nationwide; a well-known spot is Dusit and Government House, Bangkok. Rule: Second Saturday of January. An official or clearly documented source confirms this date.
Where is the best place to see National Children's Day?
Watch it best at Dusit and Government House, Bangkok. Military bases and ministries open their gates for children. Bangkok: BTS/MRT and taxi to the relevant site; check each agency's programme. Zoos, museums and parks offer special programmes. Highlight: Gifts – Companies and agencies hand out toys and sweets.
Festivals near Dusit and Government House, Bangkok
- Makha Bucha 0 km as the crow flies
- Chulalongkorn Day 0 km as the crow flies
- Wat Saket Golden Mount Fair 2 km as the crow flies
- Constitution Day 2 km as the crow flies
- King's Birthday 2 km as the crow flies
Also in January
- Chiang Mai Flower Festival
- Chiang Rai Flower Festival
- Bo Sang Umbrella Festival
- Koh Samui Buffalo Fighting
- Nakhon Sawan Chinese New Year (Pak Nam Pho)
- Chinese New Year Yaowarat (Bangkok)