Yi Peng & Loy Krathong 2026
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About the event
Yi Peng and Loy Krathong are twin Thai festivals of light, most famously celebrated in Chiang Mai. Loy Krathong involves floating decorated baskets on rivers, while Yi Peng is known for mass releases of paper sky lanterns.
Key figures
5 days, Friday to Tuesday20–24 November 2026
Stay for the event
Check-in 19 Nov, check-out 25 Nov 2026 — 6 nights around 20 November 2026 – 24 November 2026. Change the dates to stay longer.
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Host country
- Currency: Thai baht
- Language: Thai
- Driving: on the left
- Capital: Bangkok
- Phone: +66
- Emergency: 191
- Electricity: 230 V, 50 Hz, plugs A/B/C/O
Coming years
2027
The organiser had not announced the 2027 edition as of 2026-09-03.