When is Khao Phansa?

Khao Phansa marks the beginning of the Buddhist rains retreat in Thailand. The day is associated with temple offerings, candle festivals, merit-making, and the start of a more contemplative period for monks.

Khao Phansa is commonly associated with Temple offerings, Candle festivals, Merit-making, Religious processions, Community worship. These customs shape how the holiday is recognized and give it a distinct character from one community to another.

This page tracks the next date for Khao Phansa and shows how the holiday appears across upcoming years. Visitors can use the countdown, date table, and related celebrations to plan ahead and compare similar observances.