Happy Songkran images, wishes and greeting cards
Songkran is the traditional Thai new year, celebrated in mid-April with water splashing, merit-making, family visits and respect for elders. Choose a design, add your name and message, and download it free.
When: April 13 to 15 each year in Thailand, marking the traditional new year. Neighbouring countries celebrate at about the same time.
Songkran greeting images (9 designs)
Golden glowHappy Songkran to you
Pattern panelSawasdee Pi Mai!
Night skylineSplash away the bad luck
Bokeh lightsA fresh and happy new year
Mandala circleWater, joy and blessings
Classic frameCool and happy Songkran
Wishes for familyHappy Songkran to my beloved family! May the new year bring us health, happiness and ma…
Blessings for loved onesDear Mom and Dad, thank you for your love and blessings. I pour water at your feet with…
Heartfelt messageHappy Songkran! May the water wash away all sorrow and bring you a fresh, happy and hea…Tap a design to personalise it and download.
When is Songkran? Dates for 2026 and 2027
| Year | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, April 13, 2026 to Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | Fixed date |
| 2027 | Tuesday, April 13, 2027 to Thursday, April 15, 2027 | Fixed date |
Dates last checked on 2026-10-21. See the full 2027 festival calendar.
About Songkran
Songkran is the Thai New Year festival, celebrated every year from April 13 to 15, at the hottest time of year. The word comes from Sanskrit and means “astrological passage”, as the Sun moves into Aries. Similar new-year festivals are celebrated at the same time in Laos (Pi Mai), Cambodia (Chaul Chnam Thmey) and Myanmar (Thingyan).
Traditionally, people clean their homes and Buddha images, visit temples to make merit, build small sand pagodas and gently pour scented water over the hands of elders to ask for their blessings. Over time the festival has become famous for its joyful water fights, where people splash one another in the streets to wash away bad luck and cool down. Greetings on Songkran wish people happiness, good health and a fresh start.
How Songkran is celebrated
- Cleaning the home and Buddha images and visiting temples to make merit.
- Pouring scented water over the hands of elders to receive their blessings.
- Joining joyful street water fights.
- Building sand pagodas and releasing fish or birds in some places.
- Returning home to be with family during the holiday.
Songkran wishes for family
Heartfelt messages for parents, siblings, spouses, children and relatives. Copy one, or open a message card above to edit it and download it as an image.
- Happy Songkran to my beloved family! May the new year bring us health, happiness and many more moments together.
- Dear Mom and Dad, thank you for your love and blessings. I pour water at your feet with respect. Happy Songkran.
- To my brothers and sisters: let us splash each other and laugh together this Songkran. Happy New Year!
- To my beloved partner, may our love stay as fresh and bright as the new year. Happy Songkran.
- Happy Songkran, my children! Enjoy the water, the fun and the happy time with the whole family.
- Wishing grandma, grandpa and all our relatives a blessed new year full of health and joy. Sawasdee Pi Mai!
Songkran wishes and messages
Copy a message to send with your image, or use it as a caption.
- Happy Songkran! May the water wash away all sorrow and bring you a fresh, happy and healthy new year.
- Wishing you a joyful Songkran full of laughter, family time and cool splashes. Sawasdee Pi Mai!
- May the blessings of the new year bring you peace, good fortune and happiness.
- May this Thai New Year bring you prosperity and wash away all negativity from your life.
- Sending you warm wishes on Songkran. May your year be as refreshing as the festival itself.
- Happy Songkran! Stay cool, stay happy and enjoy every drop of the celebration.
Songkran greeting in Thai
สุขสันต์วันสงกรานต์
Pronounced: Suksan wan Songkran
Several of the images above carry this greeting, which is a thoughtful touch for friends and family who speak Thai.
Frequently asked questions
When is Songkran in 2026?
Songkran in 2026 runs from Monday, April 13, 2026 to Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
When is Songkran in 2027?
Songkran in 2027 runs from Tuesday, April 13, 2027 to Thursday, April 15, 2027.
What is Songkran?
Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year festival, celebrated from April 13 to 15, known for water splashing, merit-making at temples and respect for elders.
Why do people throw water at Songkran?
Water symbolises cleansing and renewal. Pouring it gently on elders and Buddha images is a sign of respect, and splashing friends has grown into a playful way to wash away bad luck and cool down in the heat.
Is Songkran only celebrated in Thailand?
No. Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and parts of Sri Lanka, Vietnam and China celebrate similar new-year festivals around mid-April, with their own names and customs.
