Key takeaways:
- Most nuru massage parlors on Sukhumvit stay open during Songkran (April 13-15). They serve tourists who are in Bangkok specifically for the holiday.
- Soapy massage venues (Ratchada) may have reduced hours or close for 1-2 days. They cater more to Thai clientele who travel home for Songkran.
- Happy ending shops vary — tourist-area shops stay open; neighborhood shops may close.
- Always call or message LINE before going during Songkran. Hours may change without notice.
Songkran (Thai New Year, April 13-15, 2026) shuts down large parts of Bangkok. Many businesses close for 3-5 days. Massage parlors are split: tourist-facing venues stay open; Thai-clientele venues often close or reduce hours.
What stays open
Nuru massage (Sukhumvit)
Most Sukhumvit nuru venues target international tourists, who flock to Bangkok FOR Songkran. Expect these to operate normal or near-normal hours:
- Cube Massage — typically open throughout
- Daisy Dream — typically open
- The 333 — typically open
- 102 Massage — typically open (French-owned, serves tourists)
- Mango Massage — likely open (09:00-02:00 normal hours)
Tip: Songkran afternoon sessions (after the water fights die down around 5 PM) are popular. Book ahead through LINE.
Soapy massage (Ratchada)
Ratchada venues serve a largely Thai male clientele. During Songkran, many Thai men travel to their home provinces. This means:
- Colonze/Nancy — may have reduced hours or close for 1-2 days
- Poseidon — historically stays open but with fewer staff
Call first: 02-716-9555 (Colonze), 02-319-8320 (Nancy), 063-196-5059 (Poseidon)
Happy ending shops
Tourist-area shops (Sukhumvit, Silom) usually stay open. Neighborhood shops close with the rest of the neighborhood.
Planning around Songkran
- April 12 — Normal operations. Good day to go before the madness starts.
- April 13-15 — Songkran peak. Water fights in the streets. Nuru venues open but the streets are wet and chaotic. Taxi/Grab may be hard to get.
- April 16 — Most places reopen normally.
- BTS/MRT — Run normal schedules during Songkran. Best way to get around when streets are flooded with water guns.
Pro move: Go for a nuru session in the late afternoon (5-7 PM) after the water fights end. You’re already wet — might as well get properly cleaned up.
Check before you go
Our directory shows operating hours for every venue, but Songkran hours aren’t always updated in advance. Use these channels to confirm:
- LINE — Most venues have LINE Official Accounts. Message in English.
- Facebook — Venues post Songkran schedules on their pages
- Call — Old-fashioned but reliable
Published April 2026. Songkran dates: April 13-15, 2026. Check venue LINE accounts for confirmed holiday hours.