Full Moon Party Haad Rin, Koh Phangan.
The short answer: the Full Moon Party is an all-night party on Haad Rin Nok (Sunrise Beach) at the south-east tip of Koh Phangan, held around every full moon. The next ones are on 24 November, 24 December and 31 December 2026 (New Year's Eve). Entry is 200 baht, paid in cash at the beach; there are no online tickets.
Below: the dates for the rest of 2026 and the expected dates for 2027, what the night costs, how to get there and back from Koh Samui, where to stay, and the safety basics.
Full Moon Party dates
These are the dates published by the Haad Rin organisers and repeated by the main party calendars on 6 November 2026. The 2027 dates are provisional until the official schedule comes out, and any date can move a day if it falls on a Buddhist holiday, so check again a few days before you go.
| Date | Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 24 November 2026 | Tuesday | Start of the high season |
| 24 December 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| 31 December 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Eve countdown, the busiest night of the year |
| 22 January 2027 | Friday | Provisional |
| 22 February 2027 | Monday | Provisional; moved a day because 21 February is Makha Bucha |
| 22 March 2027 | Monday | Provisional |
| 21 April 2027 | Wednesday | Provisional |
| 21 May 2027 | Friday | Provisional |
| 19 June 2027 | Saturday | Provisional |
| 20 July 2027 | Tuesday | Provisional |
| 17 August 2027 | Tuesday | Provisional |
| 15 September 2027 | Wednesday | Provisional |
| 16 October 2027 | Saturday | Provisional |
| 13 November 2027 | Saturday | Provisional |
| 13 December 2027 | Monday | Provisional |
| 31 December 2027 | Friday | New Year's Eve countdown (provisional) |
The party starts to fill up from about 22:00, is at its busiest between about 01:00 and 03:00, and goes on until sunrise.
Is it for you?
Go if you want one huge night out: thousands of people on one beach, a different sound system at every bar, fire shows and neon paint. On the biggest nights the crowd is said to pass 20,000.
Skip Haad Rin that week if you want a quiet beach holiday. The rest of Koh Phangan is calm, but rooms and boats fill up around party dates, and Haad Rin itself is loud all night.
Stay on Koh Samui and come for the night if you do not want to move hotels: party-night speedboats run from Samui to Haad Rin until the early morning.
What the night costs
Typical prices reported for 2026. Bring cash: most things on the beach are paid in cash.
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | 200 baht | Paid in cash at the gate to the beach; no online tickets |
| Bucket (drinks) | About 300–500 baht | Spirits and mixer in a small bucket; watch yours being made |
| Songthaew from Thong Sala | About 150 baht normally, more on party nights | Agree the price before you get in |
| Party boat from Samui | About 500 baht each way | From Big Buddha Pier straight to Haad Rin |
| A whole night | About 1,500–4,000 baht | Entry, drinks, food and transport |
Getting there and back
There is no airport on Koh Phangan. Most people fly to Koh Samui and take a boat, 20 to 30 minutes to Thong Sala on the fast boats, then a songthaew to Haad Rin, about 20 to 30 minutes more. See ferries between Samui, Phangan and Koh Tao.
On party nights, speedboats run from Big Buddha Pier on Samui straight to Haad Rin until dawn, for about 500 baht each way. The pier is most crowded around the last boats, at about 04:00, so leave a little earlier.
Book your crossing a few days ahead, and earlier still for Christmas and New Year, when the ferries sell out.
Where to stay
Rooms in Haad Rin sell out weeks ahead of party dates, and many places ask for a minimum stay of three to five nights. Ban Tai and Thong Sala, 20 to 30 minutes away by songthaew, are usually cheaper and easier to book. See where to stay on Koh Phangan.
Staying safe
Wear closed shoes: broken glass in the sand is the most common injury. Do not swim in the sea after dark, and skip the burning skipping rope.
Buy your own bucket, watch it being poured, and keep count. Leave your passport and most of your cash in the room safe and carry a photo of your passport instead. Do not ride a scooter to or from the party.
Thailand's drug laws are strict, and police, including plain-clothes officers, work the party. For emergencies, the Tourist Police number is 1155.
Other parties on Koh Phangan
The Full Moon Party is not the only one. The Halfmoon Festival is a ticketed party near Ban Tai, held about a week before and after each full moon; see our Halfmoon Festival page. There are also Black Moon parties around the new moon, and smaller jungle parties with their own calendars.
Booking the boat to Koh Phangan
12Go lists the ferries and speedboats from Koh Samui and Koh Tao to Koh Phangan, so you can book the crossing before the party week fills up.
The party-night boats to Haad Rin are usually bought locally on Samui. Prices on 12Go can include a booking fee.
Full Moon Party FAQ
When is the next Full Moon Party?
On 24 November 2026, then 24 December and the New Year's Eve party on 31 December 2026. The first expected date in 2027 is 22 January.
How much is the Full Moon Party ticket?
200 baht, paid in cash at the entrance to the beach on the night. There are no online tickets.
Where exactly is the Full Moon Party?
On Haad Rin Nok, also called Sunrise Beach, in Haad Rin at the south-east tip of Koh Phangan.
What time does the Full Moon Party start?
It fills up from about 22:00, peaks between about 01:00 and 03:00, and carries on until sunrise.
Can I go to the Full Moon Party from Koh Samui?
Yes. Party-night speedboats run from Big Buddha Pier to Haad Rin until about 04:00, for around 500 baht each way.
Does the Full Moon Party move for Buddhist holidays?
Sometimes. When the full moon falls on a Buddhist holiday, the party usually moves by a day. In 2027 the February party is expected on the 22nd because the 21st is Makha Bucha.
Last checked: 6 November 2026. Dates from the schedule on fullmoonparty-thailand.com (based on the Haad Rin Business Association) and cross-checked with Visit Thailand Today, Thai Holiday Guide and Thaiest; entry fee, hours, costs, party boats, accommodation and safety advice from Visit Thailand Today (updated 24 October 2026); songthaew fare from Islanders Properties; ferry times from our island ferries page. Dates can change, so check again before you travel.