The Thailand Full Moon Party is one of the most massive beach parties in the world. The party takes place on the island of Koh Phangan in the southeast of the Gulf of Thailand, close to Koh Tao and Koh Samui. It is one of the events to consider visiting if you are traveling in Thailand. Discover Full Moon Party Thailand 2025 dates.
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, unless it coincides with a Buddhist holiday, important election day, or other event of national importance. Sometimes the actual party can be celebrating days before or after the full moon. The exact date of the party should always be confirmed before planning a trip.
Full Moon Party Thailand 2025 Dates
Below you will find the planned calendar of the Full Moon Party Thailand 2025 dates.
January 13, 2025 (Monday)
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July 12, 2025 (Saturday)
August 9, 2025 (Saturday)
September 7, 2025 (Sunday)
October 8, 2025 (Wednesday)
November 5, 2025 (Wednesday)
December 5, 2025 (Friday)
December 31, 2025 (Wednesday, New Year Party)
The Full Moon Party Thailand 2025 dates listed are the days of the parties announced by the Haad Rin Business Association, which determines the dates of the party. Pay attention that on some months these dates are 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 can't be held on that day.
The schedule of the parties may change; you should reconfirm the date before booking the trip to Koh Phangan.
Half Moon Party Koh Phangan
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. On some months, only the beach party of the Half Moon Festival is organized.
The schedule of the Koh Phangan Half Moon Party can be found here: Half Moon Festival Schedule 2025.
In the rest of the month there are other parties, like the Jungle Party and Black Moon Party, versions much less pumped than the previous ones.
Full Moon Party Koh Phangan Accommodation
The island of Koh Phangan is filled with people during these dates, especially the areas closest to Haad Rin, where the party is celebrated. Many hotels and guesthouses require a minimum stay of 3 or 4 days during the days of the Full Moon Party Thailand 2025. You should plan to arrive at the island a few days in advance to get a hotel room during the peak season.
Some of the best-rated accommodations for the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan:
Affordable Hostel: So Good Haad Rin Hostel
Mid-range Hotel: Palita Lodge
Luxury Resort: Skymoon Resort
More accommodation options are listed in this article: Best Hotels near Full Moon Party.
If you are coming in a period other than a full moon, finding suitable accommodation will not be a problem. You can check tips about where it is best to stay on the island at the following link: Best Area to Stay in Koh Phangan.
You can also stay in Koh Samui and get to Koh Phangan only for the 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 famous Full Moon Party by booking a Full Moon Party Ferry Ticket.
How to get to the Full Moon Party Thailand 2025
Due to the lack of an airport and mainland connection, Koh Phangan can only be reached by boat. To make your journey easier, we have prepared several tips on how to get to Koh Phangan easily and safely from different parts of Thailand.
Ferry tickets on the most popular route from the nearby Koh Samui island to Koh Phangan can be booked here: Koh Samui - Koh Phangan.
If you want to get an overview of all travel options for traveling to Koh Phangan for the Full Moon Party Thailand 2025, use this search form.
Detailed information about traveling to Koh Phangan can be found here:
How to get from Bangkok to Koh Phangan
How to get from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan
Tips
Koh Phangan is located between Koh Tao and Koh Samui, which is why it makes a lot of sense to combine the three islands into one trip; it is quite easy to get from island to island by boat.
Koh Phangan has lots of incredibly impressive attractions that pull tourists all year round. Explore the best things to do in Koh Phangan to better prepare for your next holiday in Thailand.
Check out the guide to admiring the stunning views from Koh Phangan Viewpoints.