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The Phra Pathom Chedi Festival in Nakhon Pathom will take place from November 21 to 29, 2026 at Wat Phra Pathom Chedi Ratchaworamahawihan temple. This is an annual event dedicated to the veneration of the Phra Pathom Chedi stupa. The program includes religious events and the opportunity to gild the statue of Phra Ruang Rotchanarit. The published materials do not give a schedule by day and hour. If you plan a trip, note the dates in advance.
About the Festival
The Phra Pathom Chedi veneration festival is dedicated to the Phra Pathom Chedi stupa. Among the named activities are veneration of the stupa, Buddhist events and gilding of the Phra Ruang Rotchanarit statue. A detailed schedule of individual events is not published in the materials used for this description.
The festival description names veneration of the stupa, Buddhist events and gilding of the Phra Ruang Rotchanarit statue. The sources do not give other requirements for participants or a program by day.
When and where
The festival will be held November 21–29, 2026 at Wat Phra Pathom Chedi Ratchaworamahawihan temple. Dates for 2026 are given in the festival announcement.
Venue address: Tesa Road, No. 27, Phra Pathom Chedi subdistrict, Mueang Nakhon Pathom district, Nakhon Pathom province, 73000. Operating hours and the daily schedule are not given in the available materials. Before traveling, check current information with the organizer or on the event’s official pages.
What will be at the festival
The program lists veneration of the Phra Pathom Chedi stupa, Buddhist events and gilding of the Phra Ruang Rotchanarit statue.
It is important to distinguish between the general program and a specific schedule: the published description confirms the listed activities, but does not say on which days and at what times they take place. So if you want to attend a particular event, check the time before your visit.
Participation Terms
The festival takes place on temple grounds. The published description does not give specific entry rules, visitor restrictions or ticket information. Check the participation cost with the organizer before traveling.
The address can be used to plan a route to the temple, but details on specific transport, parking and access roads to the site have not been published. Check the temple’s visiting rules and any possible restrictions on site or in the official materials.
For other ideas for your trip, see Thailand events and holidays calendar for 2026 and calendar of holidays, days off and alcohol-free days in Thailand.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
When is the festival?
The festival is scheduled for November 21–29, 2026. Operating hours and schedules for individual events by day have not been published.
How much is admission?
The participation cost is not given in the available materials. Before traveling, check with the organizer whether tickets are required and what entry conditions apply.
What can be seen at the festival?
The program lists veneration of the Phra Pathom Chedi stupa, gilding of the Phra Ruang Rotchanarit statue and Buddhist events. A detailed schedule is not provided.
Where is the event?
The festival will take place at Wat Phra Pathom Chedi Ratchaworamahawihan temple in the city of Nakhon Pathom. Address: Tesa Road, No. 27, Mueang Nakhon Pathom district, Nakhon Pathom province, 73000.
Conclusion
The Phra Pathom Chedi Festival is dedicated to the veneration of a sacred shrine; its program includes Buddhist events and gilding of the Phra Ruang Rotchanarit statue. If you want to attend, plan your trip for November 21–29, 2026, and check operating hours and entry conditions in advance.