When and where
When: 3 June
Rule: Fixed date. 2026: Wednesday 3 June; 2027: Thursday 3 June.
Dates can change. Check the current date shortly before your trip with the local organisers or the tourist office.
About Queen Suthida's Birthday
On 3 June Thailand celebrates Queen Suthida's birthday. It is an official day off with ceremonies, decorations and small events in Bangkok and other provinces. Government buildings are hung with flags and portraits, and temples hold special services. For tourists it is mostly practical: banks and government offices are closed and the day falls in the rainy season. It is a public holiday; government offices and banks are closed and buildings are often decorated.
Getting there
River boat to Tha Chang or taxi.
Highlights
- Decorations Flags and portraits in Bangkok and provincial capitals.
- Temple ceremonies Special services and alms-giving in temples.
- Day off Banks and government offices are closed.
Tips for Queen Suthida's Birthday
- Check Grand Palace opening hours.
- Bring a rain jacket.
- Do not expect large public parties.
Queen Suthida's Birthday on the map
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The location on the map is approximate.
National holiday; the map shows the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
Frequently asked questions about Queen Suthida's Birthday
When is Queen Suthida's Birthday in 2026?
Queen Suthida's Birthday falls in 2026 on 3 June and is celebrated nationwide; a well-known spot is Grand Palace and Ratchadamnoen, Bangkok. Rule: 3 June. An official or clearly documented source confirms this date.
When is Queen Suthida's Birthday in 2027?
Queen Suthida's Birthday falls in 2027 on 3 June and is celebrated nationwide; a well-known spot is Grand Palace and Ratchadamnoen, Bangkok. Rule: 3 June. An official or clearly documented source confirms this date.
Where is the best place to see Queen Suthida's Birthday?
Watch it best at Grand Palace and Ratchadamnoen, Bangkok. Flags and portraits in Bangkok and provincial capitals. River boat to Tha Chang or taxi. Special services and alms-giving in temples. Highlight: Day off – Banks and government offices are closed. On 3 June Thailand celebrates Queen Suthida's birthday.
Festivals near Grand Palace and Ratchadamnoen, Bangkok
- King Bhumibol Memorial Day 0 km as the crow flies
- Coronation Day 0 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 June
- Bangkok Pride
- Koh Samui Buffalo Fighting
- Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)
- Hua Hin Jazz City Event
- Inthakin City Pillar Festival, Chiang Mai
- Phi Ta Khon (Ghost Mask Festival, Dan Sai)