Events in Chiang Mai in May 2027
Chiang Mai event dates for May 2027 are still being announced. Start with the planning leads and the city guide below — the lineup firms up closer to May.
Chiang Mai's May 2027 lineup is still being announced — planning leads below.
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Sourced events
Dates for this month are still being announced. Start with the planning leads below, or build the rest of your visit from the city guide.
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- May 1 - May 31
Inthakin or Tham Boon Khan Dok
City Pillar Festival in Chiang Mai.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: seasonal calendar
- May 10 - May 15
Inthakin (City Pillar) Festival
A six-day traditional festival in Chiang Mai where the city pillar spirits are propitiated to ensure the continuity and prosperity of the city.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Coronation Day · publicMay 4
- Long weekend with bridge dayMay 1–May 4
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
Seasonal notes
- Wat Chedi Luang — seasonal note: A festival in honor of the city pillar is held every year in May and lasts 6–8 days.
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