When is it?
When is Songkran 2033 in Thailand?
Thai New Year festival famous for its water fights, symbolizing purification and the washing away of sins
Local date
Wednesday, April 13, 2033
Time zone · Asia/Bangkok
How it's calculated
April 13th-15th (main day April 13th)
Updated through 2033
History & Origins
The Story Behind Songkran
Songkran marks the traditional Thai New Year, derived from the Sanskrit word for 'passage' of the sun. Originally a gentle tradition of sprinkling water for blessings, it evolved into the world's largest water fight. The festival has Buddhist and Brahmin origins.
Traditions & Celebrations
How Songkran is Celebrated
The famous water festival features city-wide water fights symbolizing cleansing and renewal. Temple visits and offerings to monks are traditional. Younger people pour scented water over elders' hands for blessings. Buddha images are ceremonially bathed.
Date Calculation
How the Songkran Date is Determined
Songkran is celebrated April 13-15, fixed dates marking the sun's passage into Aries in the Thai solar calendar.