# Songkran 2026 to welcome global travelers for Thailand’s UNESCO-recognized New Year celebration - Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/press-release/297109-songkran-2026-to-welcome-global-travelers-for-thailands-unesco-recognized-new-year-celebration - Published: 2026-03-27T11:38:39+07:00 - Author: Tourism Authority of Thailand **Songkran Festival 2026 will proceed across Thailand, promoting cultural traditions and vibrant water festivities. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead. Events are scheduled nationwide, highlighting regional and local celebrations.** **Bangkok, 26 March 2026** – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) confirms that Songkran Festival 2026 will proceed as planned across all regions of the Kingdom, welcoming visitors from around the world to celebrate the Thai New Year through vibrant water festivities, cultural traditions, and community events. The Thai government is working to ensure everything remains fully operational ahead of the holiday period. Visitors are advised to plan travel in advance, and TAT will continue to monitor and communicate any updates. ADVERTISEMENT **Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor**, said, “We are aware that global events have created uncertainty for travellers. We want to be clear: Songkran 2026 will take place as planned across every region of Thailand. The spirit of this festival and Thailand’s welcome remains unchanged.” Recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Songkran reflects Thailand’s deep-rooted values of family, respect, and renewal. Traditionally marked by merit-making, water-pouring rituals for elders, and temple visits, the festival has grown into a nationwide celebration that blends cultural authenticity with contemporary experiences. In Bangkok, large-scale events from 9 to 15 April will include the Maha Songkran World Event at Benjakitti Park, riverside celebrations at ICONSIAM and Asiatique, and music festivals such as S2O and Siam Songkran. Silom and Siam Square will once again transform into major water celebration zones. Across the country, each region offers a distinct flavour of Songkran. The Central region, including heritage-rich Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, highlights temple-based celebrations and the signature elephant water-splashing event. The North—Chiang Mai, Sukhothai, and Nan—offers extended ceremonies rooted in local tradition, while Chon Buri’s Wan Lai custom stretches festivities beyond the main dates. Cities in the Northeast, such as Khon Kaen and Udon Thani, blend cultural ritual with urban energy, and the South brings beachside Songkran to Phuket, Surat Thani, and Chumphon. ## Songkran Festival 2026 in Thailand ## Bangkok **Rangnam Songkran Festival 2026** 9-14 April 2026King Power Rangnam, Bangkok **Asiatique Summer Wonder Fest 2026** 9-30 April 2026Asiatique The Riverfront Destination, Bangkok **Splash Nation Bangkok 2026** 10-11 April 2026Rama IV Road (Sunthon Kosa Road Area), Bangkok **ICONSIAM Thaiconic Songkran Celebration 2026** 10-15 April 2026River Park, ICONSIAM, Bangkok **Siam Paragon Ultrasonic Summer Festival 2026** 10-15 April 2026Siam Paragon, Bangkok **Splash Songkran RCA 2026** 10-15 April 2026Royal City Avenue (RCA), Bangkok **Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 202610-30 April 2026 Benchasiri Park and Lan Khon Mueang (Bangkok City Hall Plaza), Bangkok **S2O Songkran Music Festival 2026** 11-13 April 2026S2O Land Ratchada, Bangkok **Thai Lism Music Festival 2026** 11-13 April 2026Central World, Bangkok **SUPERFLUID 2026** 11-13 April 2026Fountain Square, King Power Rangnam, Bangkok **SIAM Songkran Music Festival 2026** 11-14 April 2026Bravo BKK,  Bangkok **Maha Songkran World Event11-15 April 2026 Benjakitti Park, Bangkok **Drag Let’s Play Water Festival 2026 Celebrating Diversity and Thai Soft Power** 12 April 2026Elephant Parking Area, Song Wat Road, Bangkok **Songkran Festival at Silom Road** 12-14 April 2026Silom Road, Bangkok ### Related**Posts** ### 󠀁[Phuket named top wellness destination by Canadian travellers](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/press-release/331672-phuket-named-top-wellness-destination-by-canadian-travellers)󠁿 ### 󠀁[TAT highlights Thailand’s film production talents and tourism charm at TIFF 2026](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/tourism/329371-tat-highlights-thailands-film-production-talents-and-tourism-charm-at-tiff-2026)󠁿 ### 󠀁[Weather and travel updates for Bangkok and its nearby regions](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/tourism/331213-weather-and-travel-updates-for-bangkok-and-its-nearby-regions)󠁿 ### 󠀁[TAT highlights “Healing is the New Luxury” at the Tourism Expo Japan 2026](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/health/331124-tat-highlights-healing-is-the-new-luxury-at-the-tourism-expo-japan-2026)󠁿 **Siam Songkran Festival 2026** 12-15 April 2026Siam Square, Bangkok **Monster Water Fest 2026** 13-15 April 2026Fashion island, Bangkok **Bangkok Water Festival 2026** 13-15 April 2026Ten destinations across Bangkok **K2O Songkran Music Festival 2026** 14 April 2026S2O Land Ratchada, Bangkok **Amazing Bangkok Songkran Parade 2026 at Silom Road** 14 April 2026Silom Road, Bangkok ## Central Region ### Nakhon Pathom **Salaya Water Fest 2026** 3-5 April 2026SS Park Salaya, Nakhon Pathom ### Samut Songkhram **Songkran Music Festival 2026 at Mae Klong** 10-15 April 2026Forecourt of Urbana House Hotel,Samut Songkhram ### Kanchanaburi **Kanchanaburi Songkran Festival 2026** 13-14 April 2026Rattanakanchan Island, Mueang District, Kanchanaburi ### Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya **Songkran at Wat Chaiwatthanaram** 9-13 April 2026Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya **Elephant Splashing Songkran Festival 2026** 13-15 April 2026Sri Sanphet Road, in front of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (Ayutthaya Office), Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya ## Northern Region ### Tak **Mae Sot Songkran Music Festival 2026** 4 April 2026Robinson Lifestyle Mae Sot, Tak **Songkran Festival at Tak** 12-15 April 2026Mueang Tak District and Mae Sot District, Tak ### Sukhothai **Maha Songkran at Sukhothai** 6-19 April 2026Si Satchanalai District and Mueang Sukhothai District, Sukhothai ### Nan **Songkran Festival 2026 at Nan** 12-15 April 2026Khao Tan Road, Wat Suan Tan, and various streets within the Nan Municipality area, Nan ### Phayao **Bubble Wave Phayao Songkran Fest 2026** 13-15 April 2026Pho Khun Ngam Mueang Monument, Phayao ### Chiang Mai **Chiang Mai Water Festival 2026** 11-13 April 2026Wat Chedi Luang, Mueang District, Chiang Mai ### Lamphun **Lamphun Water Festival 2026** 11-13 April 2026Rod Kaew Road, Mueang District, Lamphun ### Uttaradit **Uttaradit Songkran Music Festival** 13-15 April 2026Longlin Road, Mueang District, Uttaradit ### Phichit **Songkran Festival at Pho Prathap Chang** 13-15 April 2026Pho Prathap Chang District, Phichit ## Eastern Region ### Chon Buri **Chon Buri Songkran Festival 2026 – Wan Lai Tradition** 5-20 April 2026Across Chon Buri **Pattaya Songkran Summer Festival 202617-19 April 2026 Central Pattaya Beach, Chon Buri **Songkran Festival 2026 at Si Racha19-21 April 2026 Si Racha Bay Seaside Health Park, Chon Buri ### Rayong **Songkran Festival 2026 at Durian Road13-14 April 2026 Durian Road, Mueang District, Rayong ### Trat **Ko Chang Wan Lai Songkran Festival 202619-21 April 2026 Small Airport, Ko Chang, Trat ### Sa Kaeo **14 April Watthana Maha Songkran 202614 April 2026 Khao Lam Road (from Wat Nakhon Tham to the front of Anuban Sriwatthana Witthaya School), Sa Kaeo ### Samut Prakan **“Hae-Hong-Tong-Ta-Kab” Flag Procession Festival 2026** 13 April 2026Songtham Worawihan Temple, Phra Pradaeng District, Samut Prakan **Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival 2026** 24-26 April 2026In front of the Phra Pradaeng District Office, Samut Prakan ## Northeastern Region ### Udon Thani **Udon Thani Water Festival 202612-14 April 2026 Ban Chiang District, Udon Thani **Udon Songkran Festival 202613-16 April 2026 UD Town Shopping Center, Mueang District, Udon Thani ### Amnat Charoen **Wanlai Mueang Phana25-26 April 2026 Phana Subdistrict Municipality, Phana District, Amnat Charoen ### Khon Kaen **Songkran Festival 2026 at Khon Kaen11-15 April 2026 Bueng Kaen Nakhon and Si Chan Road, Mueang District, Khon Kaen **Khon Kaen Water Festival 2026** 13-15 April 2026Wat Chai Si, Mueang District, Khon Kaen ### Nakhon Phanom **Nakhon Phanom Songkran Festival** 13-15 April 2026Phanom Naka park, Mueang District, Nakhon Phanom ### Ubon Ratchathani **Maha Songkran at Kaeng Saphue1-30 April 2026 Kaeng Saphue, Phibun Mangsahan District, Ubon Ratchathani ### Nakhon Ratchasima **Monster Water Fest 202613-15 April 2026 Nakhon Ratchasima **Summer Street Fest 2026 at Ban Klang Community Road** 14-15 April 2026Ban Klang Community Road, Sikhio District, Nakhon Ratchasima ### Surin **Surin Elephant Maha Songkran Festival 2026** 10-12 April 2026Chaloem Phra Kiat Public Park (New Park), Surin ### Sakon Nakhon **Khao Na Prang Road Songkran Festival, Phanna Nikhom 2026** 11-15 April 2026Ban Nong Waeng Irrigation Canal, Phanna Nikhom District, Sakon Nakhon ## Southern Region ### Chumphon **Songkran Festival 2026 at Tham Thong10-14 April 2026 Khao Tham Thong, Pathiu District, Chumphon **Chumphon Songkran Festival 2026** 12-15 April 2026Nong Yai Area Development Project Under Royal Initiative, Mueang Chumphon District, Chumphon **Maha Songkran Festival 2026 at Saphli Beach** 13-19 April 2026Saphli Beach, Pathiu District, Chumphon **Bang Boet Wan Lai Festival 2026** 17 April 2026Bang Boet Beach, Pathiu District, Chumphon ### Ranong **Songkran Festival 2026 at Khao Piak Road9-18 April 2026 Hua Thanon Stadium, Kra Buri District, Ranong **Songkran Festival 2026 at Ranong13-14 April 2026 Ruang Rat Road, Ranong ### Nakhon Si Thammarat **Maha Songkran Festival 2026 at Nakhon Si Thammarat** 11-14 April 2026Provincial Administrative Organization Stadium, Nakhon Si Thammarat ### Surat Thani **Roi-Sad Songkran Music Festival 20263-4 April 2026 Wang Tai Hotel, Surat Thani **Downtown Songkran Music Fest 202612 – 14 April 2026 Tha Pla Wan Area to the front of the Provincial Governor’s Residence, Surat Thani **Songkran Festival 2026 at Samui** 12-15 April 2026Bo Phut Subdistrict, Maret Subdistrict, Ang Thong Subdistrict, Ko Samui, Surat Thani **Songkran Music Festival at Central Surat Thani** 12-15 April 2026Central Surat Thani, Surat Thani **Southern Splash Festival 202613-15 April 2026 Sahathai Square, Surat Thani ### Phuket **Phuket Water Festival 2026** 11-13 April 2026Baan Mai Khao and Patong Beach, Kathu District, Phuket **Songkran Festival 2026 at Dibuk road, Phuket** 13 April 2026Dibuk Road (in front of Limelight Phuket) and Dragon Plaza, Phuket **Source** : [Songkran festival 2026 to proceed nationwide, welcoming global visitors to Thailand’s UNESCO-recognised New Year celebration](https://www.tatnews.org/2026/03/songkran-festival-2026-to-proceed-nationwide-welcoming-global-visitors-to-thailands-unesco-recognised-new-year-celebration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=songkran-festival-2026-to-proceed-nationwide-welcoming-global-visitors-to-thailands-unesco-recognised-new-year-celebration&rand=55352)