Songkran and New Year festivals in Asia from New Orleans

Mid-April is New Year across Thailand, Cambodia and Sri Lanka, and Songkran's water fights run April 13 to 15, 2027. Fares from New Orleans for April 12 to 16, 2027.

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Bangkok (BKK)Silom Road and Khao San Road water fights on April 13 to 15, with quieter merit-making at Wat PhoNo matching fare savedApr 12 – Apr 16, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Chiang Mai (CNX)Chiang Mai's moat and Tha Phae Gate, Thailand's biggest water fight, with parades and temple visitsNo matching fare savedApr 12 – Apr 16, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Phuket (HKT)Patong's Bangla Road water fight and a beach to dry off on, with Phuket Town's old streets for the eveningsNo matching fare savedApr 12 – Apr 16, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Colombo (CMB)The Sinhala and Tamil New Year dawns on April 14, 2027, with kiribath, village games and family visitsNo matching fare savedApr 12 – Apr 16, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates

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Songkran's public holidays are April 13 to 15, 2027. Khmer New Year 2027 is listed as April 14 to 16 but not yet confirmed by Cambodia. Expect to get soaked anywhere in Thailand that week; bring a dry bag for your phone.

Facts checked October 8, 2026. Sources: Office Holidays: Songkran in Thailand in 2027 (April 13 to 15) · Time Out Bangkok: Thailand's 2027 public holidays · timeanddate: Holidays in Cambodia in 2027 (Khmer New Year April 14 to 16, tentative) · Central Bank of Sri Lanka: bank holidays 2027 (April 13 and 14) · Ada Derana: 2027 Sinhala and Tamil New Year dawns April 14 at 3:29 pm

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