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Loy Krathong & Yi Peng (Lantern Festivals) 2026

On the full moon of the 12th lunar month, Thais float decorated krathong baskets on rivers and lakes to honour the water goddess and let go of misfortune. In Chiang Mai it coincides with Yi Peng, when thousands of glowing sky lanterns rise into the night.

Expected timing
National and Chiang Mai programmes are still being announced; Sukhothai's confirmed show runs 15–24 November. Recheck the exact local celebration you plan to attend.
Where
Nationwide (Chiang Mai for Yi Peng) · Across Thailand
Cost / access
Free; some Chiang Mai mass-lantern releases are ticketed
Krathongs with candles floating on water during Loy KrathongAcross Thailand
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National and Chiang Mai programmes are still being announced; Sukhothai's confirmed show runs 15–24 November. Recheck the exact local celebration you plan to attend. The placeholder keeps the calendar useful, but this page intentionally omits Event date schema until the edition is confirmed.

Why route around it

What makes it worth the stop

  • Thousands of candle-lit krathong floated on rivers, canals and lakes
  • Chiang Mai's Yi Peng sky-lantern releases — one of Asia's most magical sights
  • Parades, beauty pageants and fireworks in Sukhothai, Bangkok and Chiang Mai

Plan the stop

Practical notes

  1. Chiang Mai and Sukhothai are the best-known destinations; compare their confirmed local programmes before booking.
  2. Use a biodegradable krathong (bread or banana-trunk) to protect waterways
  3. Ticketed mass sky-lantern events sell out early; public riverside releases are free
Read the Loy Krathong field guide

Evidence, not mystery

Sources and freshness

The organiser or responsible authority is the primary reference. Supporting links corroborate the record; they can still change, so use the official link for the final booking check.