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Bangkok Special Public Holiday — 16 October 2026

WhenOctober 16, 2026
WhereBangkok
Price / accessSpecial closure day; private businesses and visitor attractions set their own hours.
a train traveling through a city next to tall buildings

Photo: Umpholphat Dangam / Unsplash

01

What this is

The Thai Cabinet designated Friday 16 October 2026 as a special public holiday in Bangkok to ease traffic and security pressure around the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings. The Bank of Thailand separately confirms the day as an additional financial-institution holiday in Bangkok.

02

Why go

  • One-off special public holiday
  • Applies in Bangkok for the IMF–World Bank meetings
  • Additional financial-institution holiday in Bangkok
03

Plan it well

  • Expect transport and security changes around meeting venues
  • Confirm private opening hours instead of assuming a citywide shutdown

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