Loy Krathong 2025 will be celebrated on the night of November 6th. The Yi Peng Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai will take place from November 5th to 6th, 2025.
Loy Krathong is a famous floating lantern festival in Thailand, also known as the Festival of Lights. During this festival, Thai people come together to release floating rafts called Krathongs onto rivers, lakes, and canals as a way to express gratitude towards the Goodness of Water and seek forgiveness.
Yi Peng (sometimes written as Yee Peng) is another well-known floating lantern festival that usually coincides with Loy Krathong. It is a unique festival to northern Thailand, particularly in Chiang Mai, where countless lanterns illuminate the night sky.
When Are Loy Krathong 2025 and Yi Peng Festival 2025?
The dates of the Loy Krathong Festival vary each year. Loy Krathong takes place on the night of the full moon of the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar, which usually falls in November according to the Gregorian calendar.
In 2025, Loy Krathong Festival will be celebrated on the night of Thursday, November 6th.
The date of the Yi Peng Festival is determined by the Lanna Lunar Calendar and typically starts one or two days before Loy Krathong.
In 2025, Chiang Mai’s Yi Peng Lantern Festival will take place from November 5th to 6th.
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Loy Krathong Festival Dates: 2025 to 2030
The official date of Loy Krathong is announced one year in advance. While we don’t have the exact dates for future years, we do know that it will likely happen on the night of the full moon or one day before or after.
Here are the upcoming full moon dates and tentative Loy Krathong dates:
| Year | Date of Loy Krathong | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | November 8 | Tuesday |
| 2023 | November 28 | Tuesday |
| 2024 | November 16 | Saturday |
| 2025 | November 6 | Thursday |
| 2026 | November 25 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | November 14 | Sunday |
| 2028 | November 2 | Thursday |
| 2029 | November 21 | Wednesday |
| 2030 | November 10 | Sunday |
Yi Peng Festival Dates: 2025 to 2030
The Yi Peng Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai is usually celebrated for two days, with two mass lantern release events.
- Day 1 in Chiang Mai: Yi Peng Lantern Festival (the 1st mass event); Loi Krathong (small krathong).
- Day 2 in Chiang Mai: Yi Peng Lantern Festival (the 2nd mass event); Loy Krathong Parade in the city/big krathong.
Here are the dates for the Yi Peng Festival from 2023 to 2030:
| Year | Yi Peng (Day 1) | Yi Peng (Day 2) |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | November 8 | November 9 |
| 2023 | November 27 | November 28 |
| 2024 | November 15 | November 16 |
| 2025 | November 5 | November 6 |
| 2026 | November 24 | November 25 |
| 2027 | November 13 | November 14 |
| 2028 | November 1 | November 2 |
| 2029 | November 20 | November 21 |
| 2030 | November 9 | November 10 |
Loy Krathong 2025 in Major Cities
Loy Krathong, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated in various major cities across Thailand. Here are some of the main activities during Loy Krathong in these cities:
- Chiang Mai: Attend the Yi Peng Lantern Release, witness the Loy Krathong Procession, participate in Krathong Making Workshops, and enjoy traditional performances showcasing Thai culture.
- Bangkok: Float your Krathong on the Chao Phraya River, watch dazzling fireworks displays, and visit temples such as Wat Arun and Wat Saket for prayers and Krathong offerings.
- Phuket: Experience beachside Krathong Floating, enjoy cultural performances, and explore lively Loy Krathong markets offering food, crafts, and entertainment.
- Sukhothai: Witness the illumination of the Sukhothai Historical Park, join Krathong making contests, and immerse yourself in cultural performances and historical reenactments.
These cities provide unique settings and activities to celebrate Loy Krathong and create lasting memories.
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