Songkran Festival is Thailand’s most exciting and fun celebration. It happens every year from April 13 to 15, marking the traditional Thai New Year. People across the country join water fights, go to temples, visit family, and enjoy traditional shows.
Highlights of Songkran 2025 and This Year's Theme
In 2025, the festival will be even more colorful and joyful with a theme by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) called ‘Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025,’ a nationwide celebration of Thai New Year taking place from early to mid-April across every region.
As a key feature of the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025 and the Thailand Summer Festivals, more than 100 events will take place across Bangkok and throughout the Central, Northern, Northeastern, Southern, and Eastern regions. Every city will host activities that mix traditional culture and fun street parties.
Key highlights:
- Cultural parades with Thai costumes
- Traditional dance and music shows
- Flower water blessings at temples
- “No alcohol” zones to promote safety
- Big concerts and street festivals
Top Things to Do and Try During Songkran Festival
If you’re planning to visit Thailand during Songkran, here are some must-do experiences:
- Join the water fights in popular areas like Khao San Road (Bangkok), Tha Phae Gate (Chiang Mai), and Patong Beach (Phuket)
- Make merit at temples by pouring water on Buddha images
- Try Thai traditional food sold at local markets during the festival
- Dress in colorful Thai shirts (called "Songkran shirts") to blend in
- Join the traditional parade and learn about Thai culture
- Use eco-friendly water guns to support sustainability
Let’s take a look at where Songkran will be happening this year!
Central Region
Bangkok
10 - 15 Apr 2025
Splashing Songkran Rhythms, One Bangkok
10 - 16 Apr 2025
ICONSIAM THAICONIC SONGKRAN CELEBRATION 2025, ICONSIAM
11 - 15 Apr 2025
Maha Songkran World Water Festival, at Ratchadamnoen Klang & Sanam Luang
11 - 15 April 2025
Asiatique Water Festival Thailand, Asiatique The Riverfront
12 - 15 April 2024
Songkran @Silom Road, Silom Road
13 - 15 Apr 2025
King Power Mahanakhon Songkran Festival, at King Power Mahanakhon
13 - 14 Apr 2025
Central World Songkran Festival 2025, at centralwOrld
14 Apr 2025
Amazing Bangkok Songkran Parade, Silom Road
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
13 - 15 Apr 2025
Songkran Festival at Ayutthaya 2025
Venue: In front of the Ayutthaya Municipality Office
Songkran - Water splash with elephants
Venue: Sri Sanphet Road, in front of TAT Ayutthaya Office
Kanchanaburi
13 - 18 Apr 2025
Mon Songkran Festival
Venue: Wat Wang Wiwekaram, Sangkhla Buri District
Prachuap Khiri Khan
12 - 13 Apr 2025
HUA HIN SONGKRAN FEST 2025
Venue: Damnoen Kasem Road, in front of the Hua Hin Office
Samut Prakan
25 - 27 Apr 2025
Songkran Festival at Phra Pradaeng
Venue: In front of the Phra Pradaeng District Office
Samut Songkhram
12 - 18 Apr 2025
Songkran 'Pid Thong' Worship of Luang Pho Baan Laem
Venue: Wat Phet Samut Worawihan
Nakhon Pathom
13-16 Apr 2025
Songkran at Phra Pathom Chedi and Ton Son Road
Venue: Phra Pathom Chedi and Ton Son Road
Eastern Region
Chonburi
16-17 Apr 2025
Wan Lai Bangsaen Festival
Venue: Bangsaen Beach
17 Apr 2025
Wan Lai Si Racha / Wan Lai Sattahip
Venue: Sattahip District
18 Apr 2025
Wan Lai Na Kluea
Venue: Na Kluea Public Park
19 Apr 2025
Wan Lai Pattaya Festival
Venue: Wat Chai Mongkhon and Pattaya Beach
20 Apr 2025
Wan Lai Bang Saray
Venue: Bang Saray Beach
Chachoengsao
13 - 15 Apr 2025
Songkran at Pad Riew
Venue: Pad Riew District
Rayong
13 - 14 Apr 2025
Rayong Durian Songkran Fest
Venue: Durian Road, Mueang District
17 Apr 2025
Wan Lai Pluak Daeng
Venue: Pluak Daeng District
Trat
13 Apr 2025
Songkran Festival at Ko Chang
Venue: Ko Chang
Songkran Festival at Ko Kood
Venue: Wat Rat Bamroung, Ko Kood
Northern Region
Chiang Mai
7 - 18 April 2024
Water Festival 2025
Venue: Wat Chedi Luang
13 April 2024
Water War Chiang Mai
Venue: Muan-Jai Square, Central Chiang Mai Airport
13 - 15 Apr 2025
Amazing Songkran Chiang Mai & Boryeong Mud Festival
Venue: Tha Phae Gate
Chiang Rai
13 - 16 Apr 2025
Maha Songkran at Chiang Khong
Venue: Tha Pha Than, Mekong riverside
16 - 18 Apr 2025
Songkran Festival at Chiang Saen
Venue: In front of the Chiang Saen District Office
Lampang
8 - 14 Apr 2025
Songkran Festival - Salung Luang, Klong Yai
Venue: Wat Pong Sanuk Nuea,Lampang Learning Center and Clock Tower Intersection Public Park
Mae Hong Son
13 - 15 Apr 2025
Songkran Festival at Pai
Venue: Pai District
Nan
11 - 16 Apr 2025
Nan Traditional Songkran
Venue: Suan Tan, Mueang District
Phitsanulok
13 - 15 Apr 2025
Songkran Festival at Phitsanulok
Venue: From the railway roundabout to Wat Photiyan Intersection
Northeastern Region
Buri Ram
13-15 Apr 2025
Buriram Maha Songkran
Venue: Chang Arena
Khon Kaen
8-15 Apr 2025
Grand Isan Songkran Festival on Khao Niaow Road
Venue: Khao Niaow Road and Bueng Kaen Nakhon
Loei
15 April 2025
Song Nam Phra Phuttha Nawa Banphot Tradition
Venue: Phu Ruea National Park
Hae Dokmai Tradition
Venue: Phra That Si Song Rak, Don Sai District
16 Apr 2025
Hae Khao Phan Kon Tradition
Venue: Phra That Si Song Rak
Nakhon Phanom
13 - 15 April 2024
Songkran Festival on Khao Pun Road
Venue: Along the Mekong River, Lan Phaya Si Satta Nakarat
Nakhon Ratchasima
12 - 15 Apr 2025
Maha Songkran Korat at Wat Phra Narai Maharat
Venue: Wat Phra Narai Maharat, and Thao Suranari Monument
Nong Khai
12 - 19 Apr 2025
Maha Songkran - Songkran Pha Khoa Ma
Venue: Wat Pho Chai
Sakon Nakhon
13 - 15 Apr 2025
Maha Songkran on Khao Hang Road
Venue: Sokon Nakhon Municipality
Ubon Ratchathani
12 - 20 Apr 2025
Maha Songkran - Kaeng Saphue
Venue: Kaeng Saphue, Phibun Mangsahan District
Southern Region
Phuket
11 - 14 April 2025
Songkran Carnival Phuket
Venue: Central Phuket
13 April 2025
Songkran No Alcohol
Venue: In front of Limelight Avenue
Trang
12-14 Apr 2025
Charn of Maha Songkran
Venue: Activity area of Mueang Trang Stadium
13 Apr 2025
Songkran NakornTrang 2025
Venue: Trang
Songkhla
12 - 13 Apr 2025
Hat Yai Midnight Songkran 2025
Venue: Sanaeha Nusorn Road, Nipat Uthit 3 Road, and Chai Uthit Road
14 - 16 Apr 2025
Amazing Splash Songkhla Festival
Venue: Chalathat Beach Music Plaza
Surat Thani
8 - 15 Apr 2025
Songkran at Central Samui
Venue: Chalathat Beach Music Plaza
Things to Avoid or Be Careful of During Songkran Festival
While Songkran is very fun, tourists should know a few things to stay safe and respectful:
Be careful with:
- Throwing water at motorbikes – it can be dangerous
- Using ice or dirty water – it’s not allowed and can hurt others
- Wearing tight or white clothes – choose modest outfits as water will make clothes see-through
- Drinking too much alcohol – many areas are alcohol-free zones
- Using powder or paint on strangers – some people may not like it
Tips about Songkran Festival:
- Bring a waterproof bag for your phone and valuables
- Always ask before splashing older people or monks
- Respect local customs and temple rules
- Wear sandals or waterproof shoes for comfort
Celebrate Songkran Festival in Thailand!
The Songkran Festival 2025 is the perfect time to experience Thailand in a new and exciting way. Whether you want to enjoy a water battle, explore culture, or simply have fun with locals and tourists, Songkran has it all. So pack your water gun, book your trip, and join the biggest party in Thailand.
See you at Songkran!
Source: TAT Newsroom