Schedule of Songkran Festival (Wan Lai) in Chonburi, Pattaya, and Bang Saen, 2026: Where will it be held and what activities will take place?

Did you know that "Wan Lai" isn't just about splashing water? Before you head out into the water, let's learn a little about its origins. In the past, this tradition was called "the tradition of building sand pagodas on flowing water," a New Year's merit-making day where villagers would help carry sand that had been washed down by the water into the river or sea back to the temple to build sand pagodas as a Buddhist offering. But as times changed and transportation shifted from boats to cars, the long name was shortened to simply "Wan Lai." Even with the shorter name, the spirit of fun, merit-making, and water splashing that attracts hundreds of thousands of people to the event remains just as vibrant.

Schedule of the Songkran Water Festival in Chonburi 2026.

Get your water guns ready and check out the updated Songkran 2026 travel calendar, featuring highlights of the traditional "Wan Lai" festival!

April 5, 2026:  Warm up the fun before the Songkran festival in Bowin!

April 10-19, 2026:  Music lovers shouldn't miss the Songkran Festival at Terminal 21 Pattaya! Enjoy concerts by Pai Pongsathorn, Buddha Bless, and Polycat, and get splashed in the water with the Slider Splash activity.

April 13-15, 2026: Experience traditional water splashing at Songkran festivals in Chonburi, Phanat Nikhom, Phan Thong, and Koh Pho.

April 16, 2069: The first day of fun begins at Bang Saen, Don Hua Lo, and Bo Thong Songkran festivals.

April 17, 2069: The Bang Saen Songkran Festival (main day) reaches its peak with full-scale water splashing along Bang Saen beach! Roads will be closed for the festivities!

April 18, 2069: The water splashing continues at Wan Lai Na Kluea and Bang Phra.

April 19, 2069: The highlight everyone has been waiting for – Pattaya Songkran Festival and Hua Thanon. This year, Pattaya beach road will be transformed into a foam party and a giant water tunnel.

April 20, 2026: The annual Songkran festival for 2026 comes to an end. Enjoy the fun one last time at Bang Saray and Ban Bueng Songkran festivals.

For those who still have energy and don't want the fun to end too soon this Songkran, pack your bags and head to the Eastern region for some exciting water festival celebrations!