Free Company Holiday Announcement Samples 2027 (All 13 Days)

Private companies in Thailand must announce their traditional holidays to employees in advance: at least 13 days a year, including National Labour Day on May 1, under Section 29 of the Labour Protection Act. If a holiday falls on a weekly day off, employees must get a substitute day off on the next working day. Below are 3 announcement samples you can download.

 

What Should an Annual Holiday Announcement Include?

A good announcement has 6 parts so employees can see all their rights in a single document.

1. Company name and subject: State which year’s traditional holidays the notice covers
2. Legal reference: Issued under Section 29 of the Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541 (1998)
3. Holiday list: The date, day of the week and name of each holiday, at least 13 days including National Labour Day
4. Substitute holidays: State clearly which day replaces which holiday
5. Working on a holiday: Explain whether employees get holiday work pay or another day off instead
6. Announcement date and signatory: Signed by an authorized person of the company

 

Company Holiday Announcement Samples 2027

 

 

All sets use the same header and footer. Only the holiday table and the note below it differ. Every date in the samples matches Bank of Thailand Notification No. 37/2569 (2026) on financial institution holidays for 2027.

 

Set 1: General Office

For companies that work Monday–Friday with Saturday and Sunday as weekly days off. Holidays that fall on a weekend move to a substitute day on Monday.

 

 

Set 2: Factory

For factories that work Monday–Saturday with only Sunday as the weekly day off. Holidays that fall on a Saturday are taken on that day, while those that fall on a Sunday move to Monday.

 

 

Set 3: Shop or Service Open Every Day

For businesses where employees have different weekly days off. The announcement uses the actual calendar dates and adds a note for staff who work shifts on holidays.

 

 

Note below the Set 3 table: If any holiday above falls on an employee’s weekly day off, that employee gets a substitute day off on the next working day. Employees who work a shift on a holiday receive holiday work pay as required by law. For businesses where the law allows another day off to be agreed instead, the company will tell each employee their replacement day.

 

Download >> Company Holiday Announcement Templates 2027

 

How Do You Choose 13 Days From the 2027 Holidays?

Start with National Labour Day, which is required, then choose 12 more days from public holidays, religious holidays or local traditions. In 2027, 5 holidays fall on a weekend: Makha Bucha Day, Labour Day, Asalha Bucha Day, Chulalongkorn Day and National Father’s Day.

• Days you can swap in: Coronation Day (Tuesday, May 4) · H.M. the Queen’s Birthday (Thursday, June 3) · Constitution Day (Friday, December 10)
• Local holidays: You can add important days for your province or the religion most employees follow, such as Chinese New Year or Hari Raya
• Dates not yet announced: The 2027 government holidays are still waiting for a Cabinet resolution, and the Royal Ploughing Ceremony date has not been announced yet. The samples in this article therefore use only dates already in the financial institution holiday notice.

See every holiday of the year before you choose in 2027 Holiday Calendar: Full-Year Holiday List, and read more about the legal rules in What Is a Traditional Holiday? How to Set Holidays Without Breaking the Law

 

When and Where Must You Post the Announcement?

Announce it before the year starts, usually in December, and use several channels so every employee sees it.

• Notice board: Post it where employees can easily see it, at every branch and every factory
• Company email or LINE: Send the announcement file to every employee and keep it as a record
• HR system or employee app: Show the holidays in a calendar employees can check on their own all year

 

What Should HR Do After the Announcement?

Enter the same set of holidays into your HR system, and make everything related to working time use this calendar.

1. Set holidays in the system: Add the company’s public holidays in the settings menu, or import the whole year from a file
2. Inform supervisors who plan shifts: Especially in factories and shops, so they can staff holiday shifts in advance
3. Set holiday pay rates: Let the system add holiday work pay and holiday overtime to payroll calculation automatically
4. Keep the signed announcement: Use it as evidence in case of an inspection or questions about holidays

 

FAQ: Common Questions About Company Holiday Announcements

Q: Can a company choose its own holidays instead of following government holidays?

A: Yes. Section 29 lets employers choose traditional holidays from annual government holidays, religious holidays or local customs, as long as there are at least 13 days a year and National Labour Day is included.

 

Q: If the government announces an extra special holiday, must the company give the day off?

A: It is not required. Special holidays added by the Cabinet apply to government agencies, and private companies can choose whether to follow them. If you do give the day off, issue an additional announcement to tell employees in advance.

 

Q: Can you change holiday dates after the announcement?

A: Yes, but you should tell employees in writing in advance, and the total number of holidays for the year must still be at least 13. If the change takes away any employee rights, get the employees’ consent first.

 

Q: How much do employees get paid for working on a traditional holiday?

A: All employees already receive wages for traditional holidays. If they work, they get extra holiday work pay of at least 1 times their hourly wage under Sections 56 and 62. If they work beyond normal hours on a holiday, they get at least 3 times their hourly wage under Section 63.

 

Read more related articles

• 2027 Holiday Calendar: Full-Year Holiday List
• What Is a Traditional Holiday? How to Set Holidays Without Breaking the Law
• Under Thai Labour Law, Does Every Type of Employee Get Paid on Holidays?