When and where
When: 12 August
Rule: Fixed date. 2026: Wednesday 12 August; 2027: Thursday 12 August.
Dates can change. Check the current date shortly before your trip with the local organisers or the tourist office.
About Mother's Day (Queen Mother's Birthday)
12 August is Mother's Day in Thailand, linked to the birthday of Queen Mother Sirikit. Children give their mothers jasmine flowers, the symbol of maternal love, and thank them with small gifts and a shared meal. Schools and authorities hold ceremonies, and many buildings are decorated with light-blue ribbons and flowers. It is a warm family day with no tourist crowds. It is a public holiday; children give their mothers jasmine flowers as a sign of love and gratitude.
Getting there
Sanam Luang is next to the Grand Palace; take the river boat to Tha Chang or a taxi.
Highlights
- Jasmine flowers Children hand over jasmine as a sign of maternal love.
- Family meals Families eat together in restaurants and at home.
- Decorated buildings Schools and offices are decorated with flowers and blue.
Tips for Mother's Day (Queen Mother's Birthday)
- Restaurants are busy with families; book ahead.
- Banks and government offices are closed.
- Many Thais wear light blue.
Mother's Day (Queen Mother's Birthday) on the map
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The location on the map is approximate.
National holiday; the map shows Sanam Luang in Bangkok, a well-known site for ceremonies and performances.
Frequently asked questions about Mother's Day (Queen Mother's Birthday)
When is Mother's Day (Queen Mother's Birthday) in 2026?
Mother's Day falls in 2026 on 12 August and is celebrated nationwide; a well-known spot is Sanam Luang and Ratchadamnoen, Bangkok. Rule: 12 August. An official or clearly documented source confirms this date.
When is Mother's Day (Queen Mother's Birthday) in 2027?
Mother's Day falls in 2027 on 12 August and is celebrated nationwide; a well-known spot is Sanam Luang and Ratchadamnoen, Bangkok. Rule: 12 August. An official or clearly documented source confirms this date.
Where is the best place to see Mother's Day (Queen Mother's Birthday)?
Watch it best at Sanam Luang and Ratchadamnoen, Bangkok. Children hand over jasmine as a sign of maternal love. Sanam Luang is next to the Grand Palace; take the river boat to Tha Chang or a taxi. Families eat together in restaurants and at home. Highlight: Decorated buildings – Schools and offices are decorated with flowers and blue.
Festivals near Sanam Luang and Ratchadamnoen, Bangkok
- Royal Ploughing Ceremony 0 km as the crow flies
- Father's Day and National Day 0 km as the crow flies
- King Bhumibol Memorial Day 1 km as the crow flies
- Coronation Day 1 km as the crow flies
- Queen Suthida's Birthday 1 km as the crow flies
Also in August
- Akha Swing Festival
- Nan Boat Races
- Koh Samui Buffalo Fighting
- Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)
- Lamphun Longan Fair
- Por Tor (Hungry Ghost Festival, Phuket)