Visahka Bucha Day

[Oliver2]

I note that this public holiday is on 29 May. Are bars usually closed?

[cdnmatt]

Yes.

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[sglad]

I note that this public holiday is on 29 May. Are bars usually closed?

Yes. Wan Wisakha Bucha, which celebrates Buddha's birth, passing and enlightenment, is one of the major Buddhist holidays and is a public holiday in many countries in Asia (although it may not necessarily fall on the same day everywhere).