Event calendar
January
January 5 of every year
Birth Anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh
The Sikh community celebrates this day as the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Guru of Sikhism. He was born on 22 December 1666 in Patna Sahib, Bihar, India.
Full Moon Day of the 3rd Lunar Month (January or February)
Festival of Worship for Phra Khanda Kumara
(Phra Khanda Kumara)
February
Full Moon Day of the 3rd Lunar Month (February or March)
Magha Puja Day
Chanting prayers on this important Buddhist holy day
9th Day of the 1st Lunar Month in the Chinese Calendar (February)
Pai Ti Kong Day
Worship of the Jade Emperor
March
5 March 2025 (Between February and March)
Ash Wednesday
This marks the beginning of a 40-day period of listening to the Word of God and prayer, in preparation for the proper celebration of Easter. It is also the final period of preparation for adults who are to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.
April
13 April of every year
Songkran Festival
During this traditional Thai New Year celebration, people pour water over elders as a gesture of respect and perform rituals to ward off bad luck.
14 April of every year
Vesakhi Day
This day commemorates the first establishment of the Sikh community (Khalsa) by Guru Gobind Singh in AD 1685. On this occasion, he also bestowed the Five Ks as the religious symbols to be worn by all baptized Sikhs.
20 April 2025 (Between March and April)
Easter Sunday
This day marks the beginning of the Easter celebration, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
April – First Thursday of the Month (April or May)
Ceremony in Honor of Phor Ta To Sae
Ritual offering to Phor Ta To Sae
May
Full Moon Day of the 6th Lunar Month (May or June)
Visakha Puja Day
Buddhists participate in a candlelight procession around the temple (Wian Tian ceremony).
8th Waning Day of the 6th Lunar Month (May)
Atthami Bucha Day
Merit-making activities including almsgiving and prayers at the temple.
June
16 June (Every Year)
Martyrdom Anniversary of Guru Arjan Dev
(5th Guru of Sikhism)
July
Full Moon Day of the 8th Lunar Month (July or August)
Asalha Puja Day
Merit-making, listening to sermons, and participating in a candlelight procession (Wian Tian) at the temple.
From the 1st Waning Day of the 8th Lunar Month to the Full Moon Day of the 11th Lunar Month (July)
Buddhist Lent (Khao Phansa)
Offering of the Buddhist Lent candles, merit-making, and practicing Dhamma.
August
4th Day of the Waxing Moon of the 10th Lunar Month (August or September)
Ganesh Chaturthi
Festival honoring Lord Ganesha
14th Day of the Waxing Moon of the 11th Lunar Month (August)
Varalakshmi Vratam
Festival honoring Goddess Lakshmi
15 August (Every Year)
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Celebration of the belief that the Blessed Virgin Mary was assumed into Heaven.
September
1 September (Every Year)
First Appearance of the Guru Granth Sahib
Commemorating the initial revelation of the holy Sikh scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib.
Full Moon Day of the 8th Lunar Month in the Chinese Calendar (September or October)
Dongzhi Mooncake Festival
Traditional celebration involving the offering and sharing of mooncakes
October
20 October (Every Year)
Establishment of the Guru Granth Sahib
This day commemorates when Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru, established the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru of Sikhism, to succeed the lineage of the human Gurus.
Full Moon Day of the 11th Lunar Month (October)
End of Buddhist Lent (Ok Phansa)
Merit-making activities including Tak Bat Devo (almsgiving), making merit, and listening to Dhamma teachings.
1st to 9th Day of the 9th Lunar Month in the Chinese Calendar (October)
Jie Cai Festival – First Day
Traditional observance of vegetarianism and abstaining from certain foods for spiritual purification.
From the 1st Waning Day of the 11th Lunar Month to the Full Moon Day of the 12th Lunar Month
Kathin Ceremony
Offering of Kathin donations, including money or other items, as a substitute for participating in the robe-offering ceremony.
November
1 November (Every Year)
All Saints’ Day
Celebration in honor of all the saints in the Catholic Church.
23 November 2025
Feast of Christ the King
Celebration of Jesus Christ as the Universal King.
Full Moon Day of the 12th Lunar Month (November, Every Year)
Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak
Commemorating the birth of Guru Nanak, the first Guru of Sikhism.
Full Moon Day of the 12th Lunar Month (November)
Loy Krathong Festival
Floating krathongs on water and making merit.
24 November (Every Year)
Martyrdom Remembrance of Guru Tegh Bahadur
Commemorating the sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the 9th Sikh Guru.
December
8 December (Every Year)
Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Celebration of the belief that the Blessed Virgin Mary was conceived without original sin.
24 December (Every Year)
Christmas Eve
Evening religious ceremonies and festive celebrations.
25 December (Every Year)
Christmas Day
Morning religious ceremonies celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
31 December (Every Year)
Year-End Prayer Ceremony
Chanting prayers and listening to Dhamma teachings to welcome the New Year.
