As the New Year 2026 holiday approaches, many Thais and expatriates are preparing to return to their hometowns or travel during the extended break. While most government offices will shut down for several days, bank operating hours in Thailand vary by branch type, particularly between stand-alone branches and branches located inside shopping malls.

 

To help customers plan cash withdrawals, transfers, and in-branch services, here is a summary of bank closures for New Year 2026, based on announcements from the Bank of Thailand (BOT) and leading commercial banks.

The official holidays as stated by the Bank of Thailand (BOT) are as follows:

 

The Bank of Thailand has confirmed the following official holidays for financial institutions during the New Year period:

 

• Wednesday, December 31, 2025: New Year’s Eve
• Thursday, January 1, 2026: New Year’s Day
• Friday, January 2, 2026: Special Substitute Holiday

 

These dates apply to commercial banks, specialised financial institutions, and most branch banks nationwide.

 

Overview: How Many Days Do Banks Close?

In practice, most stand-alone bank branches in Thailand will be closed from December 31, 2025, through January 2, 2026, reopening on the next regular business day.

 

However, customers should note the following distinctions:

 

• Stand-alone branches: Closed for all BOT-designated holidays
• In-mall branches: Some may reopen on Friday, January 2, depending on the shopping centre’s operating schedule

 

Government savings and specialised banks: May follow slightly different timelines

 

Despite branch closures, ATMs, CDMs, mobile banking apps, and online banking services will remain available throughout the holiday period. Customers are advised to complete urgent over-the-counter transactions in advance and check individual bank announcements for branch-specific updates.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-12-30

 

 

 

And have cash in the box 😁

"2026 New Year Bank Holiday: Which Branches Are Open or Closed?"

On 12/30/2025 at 8:05 AM, webfact said:

most stand-alone bank branches in Thailand will be closed

Some may reopen

Glad that that cleared that up...

On 12/30/2025 at 8:05 AM, webfact said:

Despite branch closures, ATMs, CDMs, mobile banking apps, and online banking services will remain available throughout the holiday period.

So anyone who's actually living in the 21st century is just fine. Business as usual.

SCB main branch in our city had no cash in the machines yesterday!!

Staff said go to branch in Lotus to use ATM??

Go Figure!

If banks want to announce closures beginning on December 30th, make the announcement BEFORE December 30th, place announcement on web site and on customer phone line.