Makha Bucha Day 2020 and 2021 in Thailand. In Thailand, people go to Buddhist temples on Makha Bucha Day to take part in rites and to “earn merit.” They may also abstain from alcoholic beverages, give food offerings to monks, meditate, and take part in a late-night candle procession .
2020, Sat, Feb 8, Makha Bucha, National holiday. 2020, Mon, Feb 10, Day off for Makha Bucha, National holiday. 2021, Sat, Feb 27, Makha Bucha

Makha Bucha Day is a Buddhist holiday celebrated in Thailand. It is based on the Buddhist Lunar Calendar and comes in February or March on the Gregorian Calendar. The celebration is held during the third lunar month of the year because Buddha is said to have delivered certain of his teachings at this time.
Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
---|---|---|---|
2020 | 8 Feb | Sat | Makha Bucha Day |
10 Feb | Mon | Makha Bucha Holiday | |
2021 | 26 Feb | Fri | Makha Bucha Day |
Year
Date
Day
Holiday
2020
8 Feb
Sat
Makha Bucha Day
10 Feb
Mon
Makha Bucha Holiday
2021
26 Feb
Fri
Makha Bucha Day


