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, close to the popular holiday island Koh Samui. If you are traveling to Thailand at the end of December 2026 and love to party, don't miss this event. To plan your trip to Koh Phangan, discover everything you need to know about the Full Moon Party New Year's Eve 2027 and prepare for the best world-known party in Thailand.
When is New Year 2027 Full Moon Party in Thailand?
As the name suggests, Thailand's famous Full Moon Party on the island of Koh Phangan takes place every full moon. In December, there's also an additional New Year 2027 party that takes place on the last day of the year,
For party dates in other months, explore the Full Moon Party schedule.
What's the weather in Koh Phangan in December?
On Koh Phangan, it is normally still raining a bit, but the sun is present between the showers. Despite the worse weather compared to other regions, there are many tourists on the beaches of Thailand, and along with this, the Full Moon Party in December is one of the busiest. Due to the fact that the high season starts in December and it's New Year's Eve, you might have trouble finding hotels, so it’s recommended to book your accommodation well before the trip!
To get a better idea about the weather that can be expected in Koh Phangan during the Full Moon Party on New Year's Eve 2027, explore Thailand's weather conditions on this month last year.
Plan your trip to Koh Phangan Full Moon Party on New Year's Eve 2027
Thousands of people come to Koh Phangan to join the Full Moon Party, and it's not uncommon for the whole island to be completely full during these days. To avoid disappointment, it is strongly recommended to plan your trip well in advance. If you are planning to go to the Full Moon Party on New Year's Eve 2027, make sure to do the following:
🛌 Book your hotel near the Full Moon Party.
🚤 Choose and book your ferry or speedboat.
Detailed information about accommodation and transportation options for the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan is provided below.
Accommodation for the Full Moon Party Koh Phangan
The island of Koh Phangan is filled with people during the days of the Full Moon Party. The areas closest to Haad Rin Beach, where the party is celebrated, get especially busy. During the week of the Full Moon Party, many hotels and guesthouses require a minimum stay of 3 or 4 days, so you should plan accordingly.
On New Year's Eve 2027, you should plan to arrive in Koh Phangan at least a couple of days in advance to get a decent hotel room. Staying in Koh Samui and traveling to Koh Phangan just for the party is also a very popular plan for the Full Moon Party in Thailand.
When looking for a place to stay near the Full Moon Party, you have 3 decent options to choose from:
a) Staying near Haad Rin Beach in Koh Phangan
b) Choosing accommodation in other areas of Koh Phangan
c) Staying on the nearby Koh Samui Island
a) Haad Rin Beach
If you want to have the party location a short distance away while visiting Koh Phangan for the Full Moon Party on New Year's Eve 2027, you should certainly choose to stay in the Haad Rin Beach area. There are many options around the beach at different price ranges. The best-rated accommodations near the Full Moon Party are the following:
b) Elsewhere in Koh Phangan
If you choose to stay close to Haad Rin Beach, you might not be able to get a normal sleep during the Full Moon Party. To rest well after visiting the party, consider alternative places to stay in Koh Phangan, such as the following:
Salad Beach, located on the west coast, is among the most beautiful beaches in Koh Phangan and comes with an absolutely incredible view of the sea and the possibility to go out for dinner or a drink nearby.
Thong Sala is the main town in the southwest of Koh Phangan, connected by ferries with the mainland Surat Thani and the neighboring islands of Koh Samui and Koh Tao.
Thong Nai Pan Noi and Thong Nai Pan Yai, which together form a picturesque double bay, are some of the best places to stay on the island.
c) Koh Samui
You can also stay in Koh Samui and get to Koh Phangan only for the party. The best places to stay on the island for attending the Full Moon Party on New Year's Eve 2027 are the ones nearest to the piers, including the following:
Bangrak Beach, also known as Big Buddha Beach, is a lively beach town on the northern coast of Koh Samui, where you can take the ferry directly to Haad Rin.
Mae Nam is a chilled-out and beautiful beach on the northern coast of the island with a pier where you can take a ferry or speedboat to Koh Phangan.
Nathon is the town with the island's main ferry pier, connecting Koh Samui with the mainland as well as the islands of Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.
For more tips on choosing the accommodation for the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan, explore the Full Moon Party Hotels.
Transportation to the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan
December is one of the busiest months in Koh Phangan, so booking your transportation in advance is well recommended, especially for New Year's Eve. On the return journey, the waiting time for the normal ferry increases enormously. Unless you have a pre-booked ticket, you might have to wait several hours before you can return by ferry.
Depending on the place in Thailand you are coming from or traveling to, you can use the following transportation options:
Ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan
Speedboat from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan
Ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan
Bus + Ferry from Bangkok to Koh Phangan
Combined transport from Phuket to Koh Phangan
Van + Ferry from Krabi to Koh Phangan
Once on the island, you will see many drivers waiting to take you to Haad Rin or Full Moon Party Beach. When you want to come back, whatever time, you can ride the songthaew (taxi), many of which hang outside.
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.
Koh Phangan Half Moon Party in December 2026
Half Moon Festival is the second biggest open-air party on Koh Phangan. It is held one week before and after the Full Moon Party. The main event of the festival takes place not on the beach but deep in the rainforest of Koh Phangan. If you are not planning to celebrate New Year's Eve 2027 on the island, discover the dates of the Half Moon Party in December 2026 via the link above.