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Full Moon Party

The world's most famous backpacker beach party, a rite of passage.

Koh Phangan, Thailand · Monthly on full moon (e.g. Aug 28, Sep 26, Dec 24 2026; NYE Dec 31)

WHY IT MATTERS

The world's most famous backpacker beach party, a rite of passage.

THE NIGHT

What you’re here for

  • Haad Rin beach
  • buckets
  • fire shows
BASE CAMP

Where to stay

  • Baan Tai
  • Haad Rin guesthouses
BETWEEN IT ALL

What to eat

  • Beach BBQ
  • pad thai stalls
BEFORE YOU BOOK

Know before you go

  • 200 THB entry at gate; book island lodging and ferry before the peak week; recheck dates for Buddhist-holiday shifts
QUICK ANSWERS

The practical bits

when is the next full moon party

Typically Monthly on full moon (e.g. Aug 28, Sep 26, Dec 24 2026; NYE Dec 31). Next edition: August 2026. Dates are set.

full moon party dates 2026

Typically Monthly on full moon (e.g. Aug 28, Sep 26, Dec 24 2026; NYE Dec 31). Next edition: August 2026. Dates are set.

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