King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun (Rama X) was born on July 28, 1952, and his birthday is now observed as a national holiday in Thailand. This day reflects not only his personal birth anniversary but also serves as a symbol of loyalty, national unity, and reverence for the monarchy in modern Thailand.

When is King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday?

King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday is observed each year on July 28.

The following is the list of King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday from 2020 to 2049.

The History of King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday?

Born on 28 July 1952 at Dusit Palace in Bangkok, the only son of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Queen Sirikit, King Vajiralongkorn received a long ceremonial royal name on his first birthday, bestowed by the head monk of the Thai monastic order.

After decades as Crown Prince (appointed in 1972), Vajiralongkorn ascended to the throne on 1 December 2016, following his father's passing in October of that year. His formal coronation took place in May 2019.

While the monarchy had long honored the sovereign's birthday, July 28 was officially declared a national holiday in 2017, shifting it from the previous date (King Bhumibol's birthday on 5 December).

The holiday honors King Rama X's birth and symbolizes continuity of the Chakri dynasty, reinforcing national unity and reverence for the monarchy.