Koh Phangan Full Moon Party: Dates, Fee and Rules
Head to Haad Rin on the night of the full moon. Book your bed and ferry early, carry cash for a possible gate charge, and drink before midnight, because nobody may sell alcohol outside 11:00 to 24:00. The 2027 full-moon dates are in the table below.
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If you are going, plan for the night of the full moon at Haad Rin on Koh Phangan, and sort your bed and ferry first, because both fill up early. Bring cash for a possible gate charge and do your drinking before midnight, which is when sales stop outside licensed venues.
When is the next one?
The party follows the moon, so the moon decides the week. These are the 2027 full moons by Thai date, taken from an astronomical table, so let your guesthouse confirm the actual party night.
| Full moon (Thai date) | Source |
|---|---|
| 22 January 2027 | |
| 21 February 2027 | |
| 22 March 2027 | |
| 21 April 2027 | |
| 20 May 2027 | |
| 19 June 2027 | |
| 18 July 2027 | |
| 17 August 2027 | |
| 16 September 2027 | |
| 15 October 2027 | |
| 14 November 2027 | |
| 13 December 2027 |
What does it cost to get in?
A provincial page once called the party free of charge, but that is the only official word, so keep some cash handy.
Is it safe?
The Tourist Police treat it as a major tourism event and sent their commander to Koh Phangan to review security for it. Expect officers on the beach.
Drinking rules
Outside licensed entertainment venues, nobody may sell alcohol outside 11:00 to 24:00. Drinking at a place that sells it during the banned hours is an offence, with a fine of up to THB 10,000.
When the full moon is also a Buddhist holiday, shops may not sell alcohol at all that day, as on Visakha Bucha night in 2026. Hotels and entertainment venues are exempt. For the same reason, do not smoke on the sand of a listed beach.
Getting there from Koh Samui
From Pralarn Pier, the 08:00 Lomprayah catamaran costs THB 350 and the 11:00 ferry THB 250. Coming back, the 18:30 ferry is THB 250. Raja Ferry from Donsak to Koh Phangan is THB 270. For the island beyond the party, see the Koh Phangan guide.
Before you go
- Book the ferry and a bed for the full-moon week.
- Carry cash for any gate charge.
- Plan your drinks before midnight.
- Skip smoking on listed beaches.
Not confirmed: Party night: the 2027 full-moon dates come from an astronomical table; confirm the party night with your accommodation before booking a ferry. Gate price: the only official statement is the 2021 page; carry cash for a possible charge.
Common questions
Where is the Full Moon Party held?
At Haad Rin on Koh Phangan.
What are the Full Moon Party dates in 2027?
The party is held on the night of the full moon. The 2027 full moons fall on these Thai dates: 22 Jan, 21 Feb, 22 Mar, 21 Apr, 20 May, 19 Jun. They continue with 18 Jul, 17 Aug, 16 Sep, 15 Oct, 14 Nov and 13 Dec.
Is the Full Moon Party free?
A Surat Thani provincial page in March 2021 called attendance free of charge.
Can I buy alcohol after midnight at Haad Rin?
Nobody may sell alcohol outside 11:00 to 24:00. Entertainment venues may sell within the opening and closing times their own licence allows.
How much is the ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan?
From Pralarn Pier the Lomprayah catamaran is THB 350 and the ferry THB 250.
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Sources and reader comments
Official legal texts (Gazette, government portals):
- Surat Thani provincial office, 18 Mar 2021: Koh Phangan district and private sector plan Full Moon Party at Haad Rin (opens in a new tab)
- Royal Gazette vol. 143 special part 134 Ng, 28 May 2026, pp. 18-19: Notice of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee on prohibited sale hours B.E. 2569 (opens in a new tab)
- Tourist Police Bureau, 1 Jun 2026: commander inspects Koh Phangan security for the Full Moon Party (opens in a new tab)
- Royal Gazette vol. 142 part 57 Kor, 9 Sep 2025, pp. 8-29: Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (No. 2) B.E. 2568 (opens in a new tab)
- NARIT, 25 May 2026: micro blue moon on Visakha Bucha night (opens in a new tab)
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- Royal Gazette vol. 142 special part 189 Ng, 9 May 2025, p. 1: Notice of the Prime Minister's Office on prohibited sale days B.E. 2568 (opens in a new tab)
- Royal Gazette vol. 134 special part 269 Ng, 2 Nov 2017, pp. 22-24: DMCR order No. 1064/2560 on protection of marine and coastal resources at beaches (Wayback copy of the Gazette PDF, cut off after the order text and first map pages) (opens in a new tab)
Company and press pages (not official sources):
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Comments (5)
Evening_Republic_601
Is full moon party worth visiting? It’s my first time in Thailand as a solo female traveller. Should I go to full moon party or any safety tips one can provide?
4 replies
OmegaKitty1
I had a great time, it was worth doing and I’d do it again. But I think it entirely depends on the group of people you are with and what you make of it. Going solo would be pretty boring I think. I’d just go a few days early to a social hostel and join a group.
Thelondonvoyager
it depends on your vibe, we VERY careful on the roads I'd say it is one of the most dangerous roads to be in the world (within reason) during full moon. Tons of people who can't drive, driving DRUNK! I lived on the island for 2 months and never went to after the first time.
nichef
Book your ferry in advance, only bring what you absolutely need to the party, don't accept a free drink from anyone, be prepared to get overcharged for everything. If you're into the all night rave though it's a fun time. Just be weary because there are always bad people even in nice places.
PastaPandaSimon
A friend of mine was drugged and raped there. Then blamed for going since it's "normal" there. Just a word of warning.