Cabinet Approves Dec 16 Holiday for Queen Mother Cremation
The Cabinet approved December 16, 2026 as a special government holiday for Queen Sirikit's royal cremation ceremony at Sanam Luang.
The Cabinet has resolved that December 16, 2026, be designated a special government holiday on the occasion of the royal cremation ceremony for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. On November 10, 2026, at Government House, the Cabinet meeting approved the designation of December 16, 2026 as a special government holiday for the royal cremation of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. The royal cremation ceremony for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother is scheduled to take place from December 15–19, 2026 at the Royal Crematorium at Sanam Luang. Key schedule highlights: December 15, 2026 – His Majesty the King presides over the transfer of the Royal Urn at Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall at 5:00 PM. December 16, 2026 – Procession of the Royal Urn to Sanam Luang at 7:00 AM and the royal cremation ceremony at 4:30 PM. December 17, 2026 – Collection of royal relics and enshrinement at Phra Si Rattana Chedi, Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram at 8:00 AM. December 18–19, 2026 – Royal merit-making ceremonies for the royal relics, enshrinement at Phra Viman, Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall, and placement in the Royal Cemetery.