How Songkran 2026 affects shipping from Thailand

Songkran is the official Thai New Year, celebrated every year on April 13, 14, and 15. It is one of the largest national holidays in Thailand and directly affects logistics and international shipping.

If you order products from Thailand, it is important to understand: during this period, the country effectively pauses most business operations.

📅 Songkran dates and Decosthai working schedule

• April 13 — beginning of the holiday
• April 14 — main celebration day
• April 15 — final day

Decosthai schedule:

• ❌ April 13–17, 2026 (inclusive) — company holiday
• 🚀 From April 20, 2026 — normal operations resume

Why logistics stop during Songkran

Songkran is not just a holiday — it is a nationwide pause when:

• offices and warehouses are closed
• transport companies suspend operations
• employees travel to their hometowns
• international flights are reduced

In practice, this leads to a full operational stop across the country.

During Songkran, many offices and logistics operations in Thailand temporarily pause due to the national holiday.

How this affects shipping from Thailand

Order processing

All orders placed between April 13 and April 17 are processed after the holiday period.

Shipping

During this time:

• no regular shipments are dispatched
• new batches are not accepted for consolidation
• parcels are not transferred to air logistics channels

Delivery time

Delivery time does not increase directly, but the shipping date is shifted, which affects the total delivery time.

After Songkran, logistics operations gradually resume, and shipments return to normal processing and delivery schedules.

How to plan your order correctly

• ✔️ Before April 10–11 — to catch the last shipment before the holiday
• ✔️ April 13–17 — orders are accepted but processed later
• ❌ Expecting shipment during the holiday period — incorrect assumption

Why this is normal

Songkran is a predictable annual event that affects all logistics operations in Thailand.

Decosthai adjusts its shipping schedule in advance and informs customers to avoid misunderstandings and delays.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does this apply only to your store?

No. This is a national holiday affecting the entire country.

Are parcels shipped during Songkran?

In most cases, no — shipments are paused.

Will my order be lost?

No. All orders are safely stored and processed after the holiday.

Why does the holiday extend until April 17?

Additional time is needed for logistics recovery and staff return.

When do operations return to normal?

From April 20, 2026.