Chakri Day

Chakri Memorial Day – National Holiday in Thailand

Chakri Memorial Day is a national holiday in Thailand, observed on April 6th. If April 6th falls on a weekend, then the following Monday will be taken as a substitute holiday.

Chakri day commemorates the coronation of Rama I but it is also a day for the people of Thailand to recognise the contributions of all the kings in the dynasty. The current and tenth King (Rama X) of the dynasty is King Vajiralongkorn, who succeeded his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej who died in October 2016.