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Songkran 2027 falls on Tuesday, 13 April 2027. The countdown runs to midnight in your own time zone.
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Songkran 2027 at a glance
- 01Date
Tuesday, 13 April 2027
- 02Day of the week
Tuesday
- 03How the date is set
13 April every year, the first day of Songkran, the traditional Thai new year (13–15 April).
- 04Good to know
Other countries keep their new year on neighbouring days (for example Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar), so check the date of the country you mean.
Songkran is the traditional Thai new year, known for water-throwing and for visits to temples and elders. It starts on 13 April and is a public holiday from 13 to 15 April. Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar keep their own new years at around the same time of April.
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Dates for the next five years
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 13 April 2027 | Tuesday |
| 2028 | 13 April 2028 | Thursday |
| 2029 | 13 April 2029 | Friday |
| 2030 | 13 April 2030 | Saturday |
| 2031 | 13 April 2031 | Sunday |
| 2032 | 13 April 2032 | Tuesday |
When Songkran begins around the world
| Place | Offset | UTC | Your time |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sydney | UTC+10 | Mon 12 Apr, 14:00 | |
 Singapore | UTC+8 | Mon 12 Apr, 16:00 | |
 Bangkok | UTC+7 | Mon 12 Apr, 17:00 | |
| Chiang Mai | UTC+7 | Mon 12 Apr, 17:00 | |
 Phnom Penh | UTC+7 | Mon 12 Apr, 17:00 | |
 Vientiane | UTC+7 | Mon 12 Apr, 17:00 | |
 Yangon | UTC+6:30 | Mon 12 Apr, 17:30 | |
 London | UTC+1 | Mon 12 Apr, 23:00 | |
 New York | UTC−4 | Tue 13 Apr, 04:00 | |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | Tue 13 Apr, 07:00 |
How the date is worked out
Hourora computes these dates from published rules. Where a date depends on a local decision, such as moon-sighting or a regional panchang, the caveat above says so; the countdown is to the start of the calendar day in your own time zone.
- Thai Government: Songkran, the traditional Thai new year, 13-15 April, a national holiday (the festival begins on 13 April, Maha Songkran)
Questions
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When is Songkran 2027?
Songkran 2027 is on Tuesday, 13 April 2027.
What day of the week is Songkran 2027?
Songkran 2027 falls on a Tuesday.
Is Songkran always on 13 April?
Yes. Songkran is fixed in the solar calendar: the festival starts on 13 April every year, and the public holiday runs from 13 to 15 April.
When is Songkran 2028?
Songkran 2028 is on Thursday, 13 April 2028.
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