Loy Krathong Sukhothai

When is Loy Krathong Sukhothai 2026?

Loy Krathong Sukhothai 2026 is from Sunday 15 to Tuesday 24 November, ten days in the Sukhothai Historical Park. The last day, Tuesday 24 November, is Loy Krathong night, the full moon of the 12th Thai lunar month.

The light-and-sound shows start at 7pm, with seats at ฿500, ฿900 or ฿1,200; buy yours when sales open. Floating a krathong is free. The province confirms the end date and the last night's show times closer to the date. Plan it with Tanner.

What is the Burning Candles and Playing with Fire festival?

For ten nights the old capital burns with candles, lanterns and fireworks, and on the last night, Tuesday 24 November, the park's ponds and moats fill with krathongs. That's the Burning Candles and Playing with Fire festival, Sukhothai's Loy Krathong, in Thai งานประเพณีลอยกระทง เผาเทียน เล่นไฟ.

The VIP move: your own driver to the 7pm light-and-sound show among the ruins, and back again after the last krathong. Ask Tanner.

Sukhothai, Chiang Mai or Bangkok for Loy Krathong?

Sukhothai is worth it if you want Loy Krathong in an old city rather than a big one: light shows among the ruins, and krathongs on the park's ponds instead of a busy river. Pick Chiang Mai for the lanterns (Yi Peng) and Bangkok for the river (Loy Krathong in Bangkok). All three share Loy Krathong night on Tuesday 24 November 2026.

Ask Tanner to plan one city or two.

How do you float a krathong in Sukhothai?

Float a krathong in Sukhothai on the ponds and moats of the historical park after dark. Buy a krathong at a stall or make your own from banana leaf and flowers, light the candle and the incense, make a wish, and set it on the water.

Loy Krathong Sukhothai's big night for floating is Tuesday 24 November. Ask Tanner.

How do you get to Sukhothai for Loy Krathong?

Get to Sukhothai for Loy Krathong by car with a driver from Bangkok or from Chiang Mai, and stay near the historical park. Tanner sets the route and the stops with your plan.

• Your driver: a luxury van with a driver from ฿6,500 for 10 hours, for up to 4.
• Arriving from abroad: airport fast track at Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang, ฿2,400 a person: a greeter meets you at the gate and walks you through the fast immigration lane.
• Meet-and-greet: arrival from ฿6,500, or from ฿9,500 with the car.

Ask Tanner for the car, or see more festival trips in Thailand.

Can you combine Sukhothai with Yi Peng?

Yes. Sukhothai's festival runs from 15 to 24 November, and Yi Peng in Chiang Mai runs from 23 to 25 November, so you can do Sukhothai's light shows first and Chiang Mai's lanterns after.

• 15 to 22 November: Sukhothai light shows, from 7pm.
• 23 to 25 November: Yi Peng in Chiang Mai.
• 24 November: Loy Krathong night, in either city.

Read Loy Krathong 2026. Plan it with Tanner.

What should you bring for Loy Krathong in Sukhothai?

For Loy Krathong in Sukhothai, bring a krathong of banana leaf and flowers and your seats for the 7pm light-and-sound show. Stay near the historical park, and book a driver for the ride back.

Loy Krathong Sukhothai: the short version

• Loy Krathong Sukhothai: 15 to 24 November 2026, Sukhothai Historical Park.

• Light-and-sound shows from 7pm; Loy Krathong night is Tuesday 24 November.
• Combine it with Yi Peng in Chiang Mai, 23 to 25 November.

Plan it with Tanner.