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Festive season 2026/27

Christmas & New Year's Eve 2026 on Koh Samui

What's on from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day. Free beach countdowns first; dinners and parties as venues announce them.

Key dates

  • in 39 daysFree & paid

    Christmas Eve

    Thu, 24 Dec 2026

    Hotels, restaurants, beach clubs

    Calendar date · programmes TBA
  • in 46 daysFree & paid

    New Year's Eve countdown

    Thu, 31 Dec 2026

    Chaweng Beach, Fisherman's Village

    Calendar date · programmes TBA
  • in 47 daysFree & paid

    New Year's Day (public holiday)

    Fri, 1 Jan 2027

    Island-wide

    Official date

24 and 31 December are also Full Moon Party nights on Koh Phangan (third-party schedule). Full Moon Party dates →

Free

  • Chaweng Beach and Fisherman's Village in Bophut usually see fireworks at midnight on New Year's Eve.
  • Central Samui countdown 2026: to be announced.
Taxis are scarce after midnight on New Year's Eve. Arrange your ride home in advance.

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