When and where
When: 31 December-1 January
Rule: Fixed date. 31 December and 1 January are public holidays.
Dates can change. Check the current date shortly before your trip with the local organisers or the tourist office.
About New Year and Countdown Bangkok
Thailand welcomes the western new year with a two-day holiday and large open-air shows. Central Bangkok around CentralWorld and Ratchaprasong fills with hundreds of thousands of visitors for music, light shows and a midnight firework display. At temples such as Wat Pho and Wat Arun there are quieter rituals too: people offer alms to monks and make merit for the year ahead. The riverside skyline is a popular spot for festive dinners.
Getting there
CentralWorld sits right by BTS Chit Lom/Siam and is walkable from Siam.
Highlights
- CentralWorld countdown A huge open-air countdown with stages, light shows and fireworks.
- Temples for the new year Many Thais bring alms and offerings to temples on 1 January.
- Riverside dinners Hotels and rooftops offer special new-year menus with views.
Tips for New Year and Countdown Bangkok
- Expect road closures, packed BTS trains and higher hotel prices.
- Book a hotel close to a BTS station and plan your return well before or after midnight.
- Keep valuables secure in the crowds.
New Year and Countdown Bangkok on the map
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Celebrated nationwide; the best-known countdown is at CentralWorld/Ratchaprasong in Bangkok.
Frequently asked questions about New Year and Countdown Bangkok
When is New Year and Countdown Bangkok in 2026?
New Year and Countdown Bangkok falls in 2026 on 31 December – 1 January and is celebrated nationwide; a well-known spot is CentralWorld and Ratchaprasong, Bangkok. Rule: 31 December-1 January. An official or clearly documented source confirms this date.
When is New Year and Countdown Bangkok in 2027?
New Year and Countdown Bangkok falls in 2027 on 31 December – 1 January and is celebrated nationwide; a well-known spot is CentralWorld and Ratchaprasong, Bangkok. Rule: 31 December-1 January. An official or clearly documented source confirms this date.
Where is the best place to see New Year and Countdown Bangkok?
Watch it best at CentralWorld and Ratchaprasong, Bangkok. A huge open-air countdown with stages, light shows and fireworks. CentralWorld sits right by BTS Chit Lom/Siam and is walkable from Siam. Many Thais bring alms and offerings to temples on 1 January. Highlight: Riverside dinners – Hotels and rooftops offer special new-year menus with views.
Festivals near CentralWorld and Ratchaprasong, Bangkok
- Teachers' Day (Wai Khru) 1 km as the crow flies
- Bangkok Red Cross Fair 2 km as the crow flies
- Qingming (Tomb-Sweeping Day) 2 km as the crow flies
- Bangkok Pride 2 km as the crow flies
- Chinese New Year Yaowarat (Bangkok) 3 km as the crow flies
Also in January / December
- Chiang Mai Flower Festival
- Chiang Rai Flower Festival
- Bo Sang Umbrella Festival
- Bua Tong Blossom Festival (Doi Mae U-Kho)
- Koh Samui Buffalo Fighting
- Nakhon Sawan Chinese New Year (Pak Nam Pho)