| 🗓️ Date | 🎉 Pre & After Parties | 🌦️ Weather | 📝 Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 3rd 2026 (Sa/Su) | January 1st - January 5th | Mostly sunny ☀️, low chance of rain 🌤️ | — |
| February 2nd 2026 (Mo/Tu) | January 30th - February 4th | Mostly sunny ☀️, low chance of rain 🌤️ | — |
| March 3rd 2026 (Tue/Wed) | March 1st - March 5th | Mostly sunny ☀️, hot 🔥, occasional showers 🌦️ | March 3rd is also Makha Bucha Buddha Day, so a bit uncertain |
| April 2nd 2026 (Thu/Fri) | March 30th - April 4th | Hot 🔥, mostly sunny ☀️, occasional showers 🌦️ | — |
| May 1st 2026 (Fri/Sat) | April 29th - May 3rd | Humid 💧, mix of sun ☀️ and showers 🌦️ | Blue Moon Month! |
| May 31st 2026 (Sun/Mon) | May 29th - June 2nd | Humid 💧, mix of sun ☀️ and showers 🌦️ | Blue Moon Month! However, Visakha Bucha Buddha Day on that day as well |
| June 29th 2026 (Mon/Tue) | June 27th - June 31st | Humid 💧, mix of sun ☀️ and showers 🌦️ | It is a super moon! |
| July 29th 2026 (Wed/Thu) | July 27th - July 31st | Frequent showers 🌧️, some sunny intervals 🌤️ | Asalha Bucha & Buddhist Lent Buddha Day 29th & 30th so FMPT might have different schedule |
| August 28th 2026 (Fri/Sat) | August 26th - August 30th | Frequent showers 🌧️, some sunny intervals 🌤️ | — |
| September 26th 2026 (Sat/Sun) | September 24th - September 28th | Frequent showers 🌧️, some sunny intervals 🌤️ | — |
| October 26th 2026 (Mo/Tu) | October 24th - October 28th | Heavy rain likely 🌧️, peak rainy season 🌊 | Buddhist Lent Ending Buddha Day 26th, so again, might be rescheduled |
| November 24th 2026 (Tue/Wed) | November 22nd - November 26th | Heavy rain likely 🌧️, peak rainy season 🌊 | — |
| December 24th 2026 (Thu/Fri) | December 22nd - December 26th | Showers early in month 🌦️, drier and sunnier later ☀️ | Coinciding with Christmas Eve. Likely no reschedule. |
| December 31st 2026 (Thu/Fri) | December 29th - January 2nd | Mostly sunny ☀️, low chance of rain 🌤️ | No astronomical Full Moon but still large NYE Full Moon Party |
📅 2026 Schedule: Full moon parties throughout the year plus New Year's Eve
⚠️ Flexible Dates: Dates may shift 1-2 days due to holidays
🌙 Moon Calendar: Parties follow the lunar calendar
🎉 Peak Seasons: December-April (high season) and July-August (summer)
🍂 Quiet Months: October-November are the least crowded
The Full Moon Party Schedule offers Full Moon Parties in 2026, plus New Year's Eve. Prepare for a great party year! The full moon party dates for 2026 have been announced, but beware; there may always be changes to the actual full moon party dates in 2026.
Check our guide for the best accommodation here, or search directly for hotels.
And our "Everything you need to know before going to the full moon party" here. Don't forget to check our travel guide for getting to Koh Phangan and our safety tips for a safe party experience.
The Full moon parties in Thailand take place every month, following the moon calendar.
However, some event dates may get shifted a day or two.
This may happen when the full moon date collides with a national holiday, and it is being announced by the Full Moon Party committee in advance. This happened for several dates (usually twice per year) for example on the August 12/13 2022 party.
If you want to experience a mega-party you should definitely come during the high season, between late December and April. Another peak on the Full Moon Party Schedule is during the summer holidays in July and August. October until November are the quietest months on Koh Phangan.
👟 Footwear: Sandals or closed shoes (avoid flip-flops)
🚫 Avoid: Walking barefoot due to beach trash
🧴 Essentials: UV paint, water, cash for drinks/food
🎒 What to Bring: Passport copy, minimal valuables
🏨 Accommodation: Book 3+ nights minimum at Haad Rin hotels
The only things you really need are sandals or closed shoes.
While it's really tempting to go with flip-flops or even barefoot, this should be avoided if possible.
There can be some trash on the beach, and you do not want to accidentally step on something sharp.
For our full guide to what you need for the full moon party, click here to read the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
The full moon party in Thailand takes place on Koh Phangan island. Koh Phangan is a mid-sized island in Thailand, but also one of the most beautiful islands. The closest island and airport nearby is Koh Samui which is an hour away by ferry. For more on how to get to Koh Phangan, click here.
For more on how to get to Koh Phangan, click here.
The full moon party in Thailand is definitely a unique experience that's worth checking out. Thailand is known for its beautiful beaches and islands, and Koh Phangan is one of the prettiest islands you can find.
You don't have to take our word for it, though. You can see some other people's experiences from the August 2022 full moon party here.
What we do recommend though, to make your full moon party even more memorable is to take time to fully experience Koh Phangan outside of the party. Check the dates on the Full Moon Party Schedule, then see our guide on the best things to do in Koh Phangan here.
Explore:
Other parties on the island
🌙 One Night: Speedboat from Koh Samui, party all night, return next morning
🏨 2-3 Days: Minimum booking at Haad Rin hotels, catch pre/after-parties
🏝️ One Week: Explore island attractions and activities
🌟 One Month+: Many visitors stay longer, popular with digital nomads
⏰ Timing: Arrive night before, stay day after for recovery
There are different ways to experience the Full Moon Party:
The one-night dance: If you stay on Koh Samui, you can get a speedboat in the evening, party all night, and come back to Samui the next morning on the speedboat. This may work if you don't sleep at night.
2-3 days: Many hotels and hostels close to Haad Rin beach will only allow you to book a minimum of 3 nights. You may want to arrive the night before the party and stay another day after. This will give you time to get to know the island a little bit or at least recover and relax afterward. Also, you can catch a few of the pre-parties or after-parties.
A week: This will give you time to explore the different attractions of the island, including beaches, water sports, and Muay Thai.
A month (or longer): Quite a few visitors fall in love with Koh Phangan and stay an entire season. In fact, the island has become quite the hub for digital nomads recently.
🌅 Start Time: Around 7 pm when moon rises (most arrive at 10 pm)
🌅 End Time: Until sunrise around 7 am (12-hour party)
⚡ Pacing: Need to pace yourself for the full 12 hours
🎉 After-Parties: Continue with after-parties or join beach cleanup
🧹 Cleanup: Municipality cleans up, volunteers welcome to help
You need to pace yourself if you want to make it through the entire 12 hours.
While the municipality and business owners have a process in place to clean up the beach the next morning, there's always the possibility to join other volunteers and participate in the clean-up. If you're staying longer, check out our complete Koh Phangan guide for more activities.
For detailed information about individual parties including dates, weather forecasts, and special notes, 📚 Browse the Full Moon Party Archive.