When and where
Next edition: 5 April 2027 (expected)
When: Around 4-5 April (solar term)
Rule: Fixed date. Fixed around 5 April (solar term). 2026: 5 April; 2027 expected 5 April.
Dates can change. Check the current date shortly before your trip with the local organisers or the tourist office.
About Qingming (Tomb-Sweeping Day)
Qingming, 'Cheng Meng' in Thai, is tomb-sweeping day. Thai Chinese families visit ancestors' graves, clear weeds, set out food, tea, flowers and incense and burn joss paper. A picnic at the grave often follows. It is a quiet family tradition of respect for the dead. You see crowds mainly at Chinese cemeteries in Bangkok and Nakhon Sawan. It is often observed on the weekend around 5 April and is not a public holiday.
Getting there
Reachable by public transport in Bangkok.
Highlights
- Cleaning graves Families tidy the grave.
- Offerings Food, tea, flowers and incense.
- Family picnic Eating together at the grave.
Tips for Qingming (Tomb-Sweeping Day)
- Be respectful; do not photograph families without permission.
- Expect heavy traffic to the cemeteries.
Qingming (Tomb-Sweeping Day) on the map
Pinch to zoom; tap a point for more info. Open circles: approximate location.
The location on the map is approximate.
The map shows an area of Bangkok with Chinese cemeteries; the observance is nationwide.
Frequently asked questions about Qingming (Tomb-Sweeping Day)
When is Qingming (Tomb-Sweeping Day) in 2026?
Qingming falls in 2026 on 5 April, at Chinese cemetery, Bangkok. Rule: Around 4-5 April (solar term). An official or clearly documented source confirms this date.
Where is the best place to see Qingming (Tomb-Sweeping Day)?
Watch it best at Chinese cemetery, Bangkok. Families tidy the grave. Reachable by public transport in Bangkok. Food, tea, flowers and incense. Highlight: Family picnic – Eating together at the grave. Qingming, 'Cheng Meng' in Thai, is tomb-sweeping day.
What should I bring or wear to Qingming (Tomb-Sweeping Day)?
Be respectful; do not photograph families without permission. Expect heavy traffic to the cemeteries. Highlight: Cleaning graves – Families tidy the grave. Highlight: Offerings – Food, tea, flowers and incense. Thai Chinese families visit ancestors' graves, clear weeds, set out food, tea, flowers and incense and burn joss paper.
Festivals near Chinese cemetery, Bangkok
- Teachers' Day (Wai Khru) 1 km as the crow flies
- Bangkok Pride 1 km as the crow flies
- Chinese New Year Yaowarat (Bangkok) 2 km as the crow flies
- Yaowarat Vegetarian Festival (Bangkok) 2 km as the crow flies
- New Year and Countdown Bangkok 2 km as the crow flies
Also in April
- Koh Samui Buffalo Fighting
- Chakri Memorial Day
- Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)
- Luang Pho Sothon Fair (Chachoengsao)
- Phra Pradaeng Mon Songkran
- Sangkhlaburi Mon Songkran (Wat Wang Wiwekaram)