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Asalha Puja in Thailand falls on Sunday, July 18, 2027. The holiday honors the Buddha’s first sermon. If you are in the country that day, visiting a temple will help you see how believers mark this important date: usually they make alms offerings, listen to sermons, and take part in a candlelit circumambulation of the temple.
Asalha Puja is observed across the country, so there is no single venue or common ceremony schedule. Before going to a particular temple, check its announcements about timing and visiting conditions. The Bank of Thailand lists the following Monday as the substitute day, but the holiday itself falls on Sunday.
What the holiday means
Asalha Puja is the day commemorating the Buddha’s first sermon. The Thailand Public Relations Department lists among common ways to mark it: visiting temples, making alms offerings, listening to sermons, and circumambulating the temple with candles.
This describes traditions, not a program for a particular temple in 2027. Where and when the ceremonies will take place should be checked in the announcements of the chosen temple.
When and where
The holiday is observed on Sunday, July 18, 2027, across Thailand. The date is confirmed by a Bank of Thailand document: it names this day as Asalha Puja, and the following Monday as the substitute day.
The specific temple, address, and start time of the ceremonies are not given in the official materials. If you plan to visit, first choose a temple in the city where you will be staying and check its schedule.
Participation Terms
The cost of visiting and admission conditions are not stated. Check these with your chosen temple along with the schedule, rules of conduct, and how to get there. There is no common route: the holiday is observed in different places across the country.
Alcohol sales rules on the holiday should also be checked against current official announcements. The Asalha Puja calendar alone cannot establish the conditions for a particular shop or outlet. You can look up other public holidays in the Thailand events calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
When is Asalha Puja in 2027?
The holiday falls on Sunday, July 18. The Bank of Thailand lists the following Monday as the substitute day, but gives Sunday as the date of the holiday itself.
Do you have to pay to visit a temple?
Uniform visiting conditions are not given in the official materials. Check with the temple you plan to visit.
What usually happens on Asalha Puja?
Believers visit temples, make alms offerings, listen to sermons, and take part in candlelit circumambulation of the temple. The schedule of these activities at a particular temple for 2027 should be checked separately.
Where does the holiday take place?
Asalha Puja is observed across Thailand. The holiday has no single venue; the place and time of a visit depend on the chosen temple.
Conclusion
Asalha Puja offers a chance to get to know Thailand’s temple traditions on the day commemorating the Buddha’s first sermon. If you want to see the ceremony on July 18, check the schedule and visiting conditions of your chosen temple in advance.