Songkran (Thai New Year): April 13-15, marking Buddhist calendar's new year. Water splashing celebrations, temple visits, and family gatherings create festive atmosphere. Streets fill with revelers playing with water guns and hoses.
Visakha Bucha (Buddha's Birthday): May date varies, celebrating Buddha's birth. Temple candlelit processions, merit-making activities, and religious observances. Alcohol sales restricted.
Loy Krathong: November full moon festival featuring floating decorated baskets on water. Magical nighttime spectacle with millions of lights reflected on waterways. Symbolizes releasing negativity and purification.
Wat Saket Temple Fair: November temple festival with carnival atmosphere, food stalls, and evening candlelit processions around golden chedi. Combines spiritual observance with festive celebration.
Chinese New Year: January/February in Chinatown district. Dragon dances, lion performances, and traditional celebrations highlighting Thai-Chinese cultural fusion.