When and where
When: 10 December
Rule: Fixed date. 2026: Thursday 10 December; 2027: Friday 10 December.
Dates can change. Check the current date shortly before your trip with the local organisers or the tourist office.
About Constitution Day
Constitution Day commemorates Siam's first constitution, signed on 10 December 1932 shortly after the shift from absolute to constitutional monarchy. It is a day off with small ceremonies, exhibitions and wreaths at the Democracy Monument in Bangkok. It is not a mass festival but one of reflection and governance. For travellers it means closed banks and offices and a long weekend.
Getting there
Democracy Monument is in the old town; bus or taxi from Khao San.
Highlights
- Democracy Monument Wreaths and small ceremonies at the monument in the old town.
- History The 1932 constitution changed Siam’s government.
- Long weekend Many Thais use it for a short trip.
Tips for Constitution Day
- Banks and government offices are closed; tourist attractions are usually open.
- Expect travel crowds around the weekend.
- Hotels are pricey ahead of year-end.
Constitution Day on the map
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National holiday; the map shows the Democracy Monument in Bangkok.
Frequently asked questions about Constitution Day
When is Constitution Day in 2026?
Constitution Day falls in 2026 on 10 December and is celebrated nationwide; a well-known spot is Democracy Monument, Bangkok. Rule: 10 December. An official or clearly documented source confirms this date.
When is Constitution Day in 2027?
Constitution Day falls in 2027 on 10 December and is celebrated nationwide; a well-known spot is Democracy Monument, Bangkok. Rule: 10 December. An official or clearly documented source confirms this date.
Where is the best place to see Constitution Day?
Watch it best at Democracy Monument, Bangkok. Wreaths and small ceremonies at the monument in the old town. Democracy Monument is in the old town; bus or taxi from Khao San. The 1932 constitution changed Siam’s government. Highlight: Long weekend – Many Thais use it for a short trip.
Festivals near Democracy Monument, Bangkok
- King's Birthday 0 km as the crow flies
- Wat Saket Golden Mount Fair 1 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 December
- Chiang Rai Flower Festival
- Bua Tong Blossom Festival (Doi Mae U-Kho)
- Koh Samui Buffalo Fighting
- Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)
- Hmong New Year (Doi Pui)
- New Year and Countdown Bangkok