Unmissable Koh Samui Events Happening in 2026

Your 2026 Koh Samui Event Guide

Koh Samui’s calendar is brimming with vibrant festivals and rich traditions. Whether you’re looking to dance under the full moon or take part in ancient Thai traditions, these unmissable events will make your 2026 trip truly unforgettable!

January 2026

• 01 New Year's Day

• 03 Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)‍

• 10 Children's Day (Thailand)

February 2026

• 02 Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)

• 14 Valentine's Day

• 17 Chinese New Year

March 2026

• 03 Makha Bucha Day (Buddhist holy day)

• 03 Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)

• 27 - 29 Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament

April 2026

• 02 Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)‍

• 06 Chakri Day (Thai national holiday)

• 13 - 15 Songkran (Thai New Year)

May 2026

• 01 Labour Day

• 01 Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)

• 23 - 30 Samui Regatta

• 31 Visakha Bucha Day (Buddhist holy day)‍

• 31 Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)

June 2026

• 03 H.M. Queen's Birthday

• 29 Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)

  
  

July 2026

• 28 H.M. King's Birthday‍

• 29 Asana Bucha Day (Buddhist holy day)‍

• 29 Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)

  
  

August 2026

• 12 Mother's Day (Thailand)

• 12 H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday

• 28 Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)

September 2026

• 26 Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)

October 2026

• 13 Anniversary of His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol‍

• 26 Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)‍

• Tip: Rainy season on Koh Samui (usually) begins in late October/early November

November 2026

• 24 Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)

• 25 Loy Krathong

December 2026

• 05 Father's Day (Thailand)

• ‍24 Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)

• 25 Christmas

• 31 New Year's Eve