Royal Barge Procession Rehearsal Schedule 2026

Royal Barge Procession 2026 — Rehearsal Schedule & Ceremony Date The rehearsal schedule and ceremony date for the Royal Barge Procession have been updated. The procession will take place on the occasion of the Royal Merit-Making Kathin Ceremony in Buddhist Era 2569 (2026), celebrating the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty the Queen's 4th Cycle Birthday Anniversary. Rehearsals will begin at approximately 14:30. The public is welcome to watch along both banks of the Chao Phraya River, from สะพานกรุงธนบุรี to วัดอรุณราชวราราม. **Highlights** - 10 minor rehearsals between August–October 2026 - 2 full rehearsals on 21 and 28 October 2026 - The Royal Ceremony will take place on Friday, 6 November 2026 --- **Rehearsal Schedule** *Minor Rehearsals* - August: 17, 20, 27 - September: 3, 8, 17, 23 - October: 2, 8, 15 *Full Rehearsals* - 21 October 2026 - 28 October 2026 *Royal Ceremony* - Friday, 6 November 2026 --- **Waterway Notices** From 12:00 onwards on all rehearsal and ceremony days, the waterway will be closed to all vessels in the controlled zone — from สะพานกรุงธนบุรี to สะพานสมเด็จพระปิ่นเกล้า, including the area from ปากคลองบางกอกน้อย to วัดสุวรรณารามราชวรวิหาร. For Chao Phraya Express Boats and electric boats: - **Northbound:** Passengers may board/alight from ท่าเรือพายัพ and above - **Southbound:** Passengers may board/alight from ท่าเรือราชวงศ์ and below Further announcements will be made if additional details become available from relevant authorities.