Island Events Calendar
Plan your tropical getaway around traditional Thai festivals, cultural holidays, world-famous full moon parties, and local regattas.
Interactive 2026 Calendar
April 2026
Major Annual Celebrations on Koh Samui
Songkran (Thai New Year) National Holiday
The most famous festival in Thailand, celebrating the traditional New Year with nationwide water fights. On Koh Samui, Chaweng Beach Road and Fisherman's Village become massive street parties. Respectful water splashing represents washing away bad luck for the new year.
The Samui Regatta Local Event
Asia's premier sailing event, attracting top international yachting crews and spectators from around the globe. Features daily competitive yacht races off the east coast of Samui and premium beachfront evening cocktail parties.
Loy Krathong National Festival
A beautiful and serene celebration held on the full moon of the 12th lunar month. Locals float decorated banana-leaf baskets (krathongs) with candles and incense on lakes and the ocean. Best experienced at Chaweng Lake or the Nathon waterfront.
Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan) Nearby Event
While held on neighboring Koh Phangan (Haad Rin Beach), this massive beach party shapes Samui's calendar monthly. Thousands of travelers stay on Samui and take night speedboats across the bay to join the neon-painted beach celebration.
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