Thailand · Festival field notes
Loy Krathong & Yi Peng
Candlelit krathongs on the water and Chiang Mai’s Yi Peng lantern traditions are part of Thailand’s festival of lights.Source
Dates & official schedules
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2026
| Programme / location | Date | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| Loy Krathong, Burning Candles & Playing with Fire Festival, Sukhothai — Sukhothai Historical Park | – | Thailand.go.th (PRD) |
| Yi Peng Chiang Mai 2026 — Ton Lamyai Market park, Ping River and Tha Phae Gate | – | Chiang Mai 365 Days (municipality briefing) |
| Loy Krathong night (nationwide) — Rivers, canals and park lakes across Thailand | Visit-Thailand.org | |
| CAD Khomloy Sky Lantern Festival — CAD Cultural Center Lanna, Mae On | – | CAD Khomloy festival site |
2027
Dates for 2027: to be confirmed.
Know before you go · FAQ
What happens at Loy Krathong?
Participants float krathongs decorated with candles and flowers at waterways to honour the goddess of water.Source
How does Yi Peng fit in?
Chiang Mai’s Yi Peng programme includes Lanna lantern competitions, krathong ceremonies and phang prathip candles.Source
Upcoming Loy Krathong & Yi Peng events
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Loy Krathong, Burning Candles & Playing with Fire Festival, Sukhothai
Sukhothai Historical Park
Light-and-sound show nightly at 7pm (extra 8:30pm show on 24 Nov). Tickets 500 / 900 / 1,200 THB.
Source: Thailand.go.th (PRD)
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Yi Peng Chiang Mai 2026
Ton Lamyai Market park, Ping River and Tha Phae Gate
Chiang Mai Municipality's Yi Peng festival, with the main stage moved to Ton Lamyai Market park and the grand krathong procession on 25 Nov. Sky lanterns may not be released in the city area.
Chiang Mai Source: Chiang Mai 365 Days (municipality briefing)
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Loy Krathong night (nationwide)
Rivers, canals and park lakes across Thailand
Full moon of the 12th Thai lunar month: krathong are floated after dark. Not a public holiday.
Source: Visit-Thailand.org
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CAD Khomloy Sky Lantern Festival
CAD Cultural Center Lanna, Mae On
Ticketed mass sky-lantern release outside the city, 1:30pm to 9:30pm on both days.
Chiang Mai Source: CAD Khomloy festival site
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