" (Songkran) is in April, and Thai people celebrate their new year by splashing water at each other, hence the Thai name Songkran, i.e., "Water Splashing Festival."

Songkran, splashy and water-filled New Year festival in Thailand, and, by other names, in Cambodia, Myanmar (Burma), and Laos as well as in parts of India and China.

Songkran Festival is also known as the Water Splashing Festival or Thai New Year. See dates, traditions, things to do, and the best places to celebrate in 2026.

Every year from 13-15 April, Thais across the country cool off and celebrate new beginnings with what is arguably the nation's largest and most important festival: Songkran.

Apr 10, 2024 · Songkran traditionally takes place from April 13th to 15th annually. The festival includes the iconic throwing of water, symbolizing the cleansing of the soul, alongside making merit in …

Apr 10, 2025 · Thailand’s Songkran festival, famous for its massive water fights, offers the perfect mix of tradition and fun. Here’s what visitors can expect in 2025.

Mar 20, 2024 · With that said, here’s everything you need to know about Songkran Festival, when and where it is celebrated, and how to make the most of the Thai New Year. What is Songkran Festival? …

Apr 11, 2025 · Songkran is a celebration that marks the start of the Thai new year, it marks the sun’s passage into the Aries constellation, which is the first Zodiac sign. This represents the traditional …

Apr 13, 2025 · The word “Songkran” derives from Sanskrit, meaning “astrological passage” or “transformation.” Traditionally, it marked the sun’s movement into Aries on the zodiac, signaling the …

Songkran, Thailand’s vibrant New Year celebration, is a three-day festival filled with tradition, energy, and nationwide revelry. Often compared to New Year’s Eve in Times Square, but far more …