Thailand Full Moon Party [2025/2026]: Dates & Guide
By Sarah Hemsley
Last updated: 9th July 2025
The island of Koh Phangan is known for its epic Jungle Party & Half Moon Party, and, of course, the legendary Full Moon Party! If dancing under the moonlit sky on a tropical island surrounded by Thailand’s turquoise water sounds like your kind of night, keep reading...
What is a Full Moon Party?
Thailand’s famous Full Moon Festival is known for being one of the best beach parties in the world. The story goes that a group of backpackers in the distant past… the 80s, threw a birthday party on Haad Rin Nok Beach when the moon was in full glow. They loved it so much that they came back again and again. Word spread and the legendary Full Moon Party grew into what we know today. Incredible fire shows, buckets of alcohol (literally, sand castle buckets!), and 30,000 travellers from all over the world, covered from head-to-toe in neon paint, dancing on the beach of Koh Phangan island. It’s a beach party like no other!
When is the Full Moon Party?
It’s synced to the lunar calendar. So every month on the night of the full moon, this unforgettable festival takes over with a party to remember. If you want to experience a mega-party, the best time to go is during peak seasons between July - August and December - April. There’s also an annual New Year’s celebration in Full Moon Party style!
We try to match up our Thailand trips to coincide with Full Moon Parties. Get in touch with one of our expert travel advisors to help you choose the right departure date for you.
Please note: We obtain the Full Moon Party dates from the Official Full Moon Party website and dates are subject to slight change.
Full Moon Party Dates 2025
• Monday 13th January
• Thursday 13th February
• Thursday 13th March
• Saturday 12th April
• Monday 12th May
• Tuesday 10th June
• Saturday 12th July
• Saturday 9th August
• Sunday 7th September
• Wednesday 8th October
• Wednesday 5th November
• Friday 5th December
• Wednesday 31st December 2025/26 (New Year's party!)
Full Moon Party Dates 2026
• Saturday 3rd January
• Monday 2nd February
• Tuesday 3rd March
• Thursday 2nd April
• Friday 1st May
• Sunday 31st May
• Monday 29th June
• Wednesday 29th July
• Friday 28th August
• Saturday 26th September
• Monday 26th October
• Tuesday 24th November
• Thursday 24th December
• Thursday 31st December 2026/27 (New Year's party!)
Experience It Yourself
Wanna experience it on a group tour? Our 15-day Islands of Thailand Adventure perfectly coincides with the Full Moon Party dates (how convenient, right?). Expect to party on Koh Phangan and explore the best of Bangkok, Koh Samui & Krabi. The tropical vibes are calling…
Where is the Full Moon Party?
On the party island of Koh Phangan, at Haad Rin Nok beach, there’s no better place for it! It’s large stretch of powder-like sand, fun shacks providing the drinks, and thriving beach clubs blaring out the beats; it’s a Full Moon Party paradise. The beach is also known as ‘Sunrise Beach’, so after you party hard through the night, you’ll find yourself mesmerised by the beauty of pink and gold hues lighting up Thailand’s morning sky. Is that not the best hangover cure?
Join a Thailand group tour and you’ll stay close to the action on Koh Phangan or just a short boat trip away on the stunning Koh Samui island! On both islands, you can soak up the atmosphere and not miss a single moment of this epic event.
How to get to Koh Phangan from Koh Samui
If you're staying on dreamy Koh Samui and want to experience the legendary Full Moon Party then you have two simple options:
The cheaper option is to board the ferry from Maenam, Bangrak or Big Buddha Pier to Koh Phangan, then take a taxi to Haad Rin Nok Beach, where the Full Moon Party is. The ferries run fairly often but not throughout the night, so you can party till dawn before the first ferry back at 7 am.
Your other option is to book your own transfer via a private speedboat. The 30-40-minute journey takes you directly to Haad Rin beach. We recommend leaving at 19:00 or 20:00 (local time) to make the most of this iconic event! A returning ticket is open-timed and the speedboats run back to Koh Samui every hour, starting from 1 am to 5 am, depending on the weather conditions.
On our 25-day Thai Adventure, your local tour guide will organise all this for the group - including your round-trip transfer, from your hostel to the pier, and a return speedboat ticket.
What should I expect from a Full Moon Party?
Prepare for a night filled with buzzing music, from dance beats to RNB to techno. There are vibrant laser shows, fire shows, and acrobatic shows to keep you entertained throughout the night. Not to mention the 30,000+ like-minded travellers living it up on the sands of the beach with sand castle buckets filled to the brim with tropical cocktails. UV neon paint will be glowing underneath the moonlit sky as you dance the night away. It’s an electrifying experience that will leave you with memories and friendships to last a lifetime.
Top tips for a fun-filled night:
Wear suitable footwear
Most people go in trainers so they don’t cut themselves on broken glass in the sand. Avoid flip-flops at all costs!
Look after your belongings
A bumbag is your best friend. Only take what you really need. It’s best to take another form of ID and leave your passport at the hotel or hostel.
Cash is key
It’s the best way to budget and avoid losing your card. There’s a small entrance fee which is usually 100-200 baht (approx £2-5). It can cost more during peak seasons. The fee is collected at the entrance where you’ll receive a wristband. It’s a bargain for this legendary party.
Paint it up!
Take your own face paint to decorate yourself in true Full Moon style! Sharing is caring - get the whole squad looking good.
Stay safe
Stick with your group and avoid doing dangerous activities - fire skipping and drugs are big no-nos.
Drinks
You’ll see sand castle buckets everywhere! They’re super cheap, super effective, and great to share with your mates. Remember to pace yourself, this party lasts all night long.
Enjoy yourself
There’s no other party like Thailand’s Full Moon Party. Go enjoy every second of it!
Want to experience this for yourself? Contact us to find out which trip dates align with the Full Moon Festival! 🎉
Or check out our South East Asia tours if you want to see multiple countries in one go!
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