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Full Moon Party Thailand 2026 & 2027 Dates in Koh Phangan

By THAIest Team

The Thailand Full Moon Party is one of the most massive beach parties in the world, which takes place on the island of Koh Phangan in the Gulf of Thailand, close to the popular holiday island Koh Samui. If you are traveling to Thailand and love to party, it is definitely one of the must-visit events in the country. To plan your trip to Koh Phangan, discover the dates of the Full Moon Party Thailand in 2026 and 2027.

When is the Full Moon Party in Thailand?

As the name suggests, Thailand's famous Full Moon Party on the island of Koh Phangan is celebrated every full moon. However, if the full moon coincides with a Buddhist holiday, the actual party dates are a couple of days before or after the full moon. Well, it was like this until now!

Starting in 2026, all the Full Moon Party events in Koh Phangan will be held on the actual day of the full moon. It becomes possible after the law regulating the alcohol sale during the main Buddhist holidays was adjusted.

Full Moon Party Thailand 2026 & 2027 Dates

In the schedule below, explore the Full Moon Party Thailand 2026 & 2027 dates of the upcoming events in Koh Phangan. Use the links provided to book accommodation and transportation on the correct dates of the event.

Who set the Full Moon Party dates?

The Full Moon Party Thailand 2026 dates listed above are the days of the party events announced by the Haad Rin Business Association, which determines the dates of the party in Koh Phangan. Pay attention that on some months in 2025 the dates were not the actual days of the full moon phase, as a number of Buddhist holidays in Thailand are celebrated on the days of the full moon, and therefore the festival couldn't be held on that day. However, due to the recent change of the law related to the sale of alcoholic beverages, in 2026 all the Full Moon Party events in Koh Phangan will be held on the actual full moon days, with the exception of the New Year's Eve party.

Where to stay for the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan?

The island of Koh Phangan is filled with people during the Full Moon Party dates, especially the areas closest to Haad Rin Beach. Many hotels and guesthouses require a minimum stay of 3 or 4 days during the days of the Full Moon Party in Thailand. During the peak season, it is suggested to plan your arrival at the island a few days in advance to get a hotel room. To avoid disappointment, book your accommodation well in advance.

Some of the best-rated accommodations near the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan:

Affordable Hostel: So Good Haad Rin

Mid-range Hotel: Palita Lodge

Luxury Resort: Phangan Bayshore

It is also possible to stay in Koh Samui and get to Koh Phangan only for the Full Moon Party. There are speedboats that will leave at sunset and return to Koh Samui at dawn, and the package normally includes a minibus that picks you up and returns you to your accommodation. You can have a stress-free journey from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan and attend the event by booking a Full Moon Party Ferry Ticket.

For more tips on choosing the accommodation for the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan, explore the Full Moon Party Hotels.

Party Hotels

How to get to the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan?

Due to the lack of an airport and mainland connection, Koh Phangan can only be reached by boat. Therefore, your travel options are limited to ferries and speedboats that connect Koh Phangan with the nearby islands of Koh Samui and Koh Tao, as well as with the mainland of Thailand.

Ferry tickets on the most popular route to Koh Phangan can be booked here: Ferry Koh Samui - Koh Phangan.

Combined tickets for a speedboat and minibus for a stress-free journey from Koh Samui to the party and back are available here: Full Moon Party Ferry Ticket.

To get an overview of all travel options for getting to the Full Moon Party Thailand 2026 in Koh Phangan, use this search form.

For more tips on how to get to the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan from different areas of Thailand, explore the Full Moon Party Transportation.

Party Transport

Where to party in Koh Phangan on other days?

Even if the Full Moon Party Thailand 2026 dates do not fit your trip itinerary, there are plenty of events in Koh Phangan for a decent party.

The Half Moon Festival is the second largest party that takes place in the middle of the forest on the island. This music festival takes place in Koh Phangan every two weeks. The atmosphere here is much lighter as the party takes place on several stages playing electronic music. A day before the main event, a day beach party is organized at Harmony Beach Club. In some months, only the beach party of the Half Moon Festival is organized.

In the rest of the month, there are other parties, like the Jungle Party and Waterfall Party, versions much less pumped than the previous ones.