Auspicious Car Collection Dates for 2026: Monthly Guide and Checklist

In Thailand, some buyers choose an auspicious date—known as a ruek—for collecting a new car. This list comes from the former 27Speed article archive. All 59 weekday-and-date combinations have been checked against the Gregorian calendar for 2026, equivalent to Buddhist year 2569.

An auspicious date is a personal or cultural belief, not a guarantee of safety, financial success or any life outcome. Choose a collection date that also allows enough time to check the documents, insurance, vehicle condition and test drive. For a date based on an individual's birth details, consult a qualified Thai astrology practitioner directly.

January–March 2026

January

• Thursday 8 January 2026
• Monday 12 January 2026
• Friday 16 January 2026
• Thursday 22 January 2026

February

• Monday 2 February 2026
• Thursday 5 February 2026
• Friday 13 February 2026
• Tuesday 17 February 2026
• Thursday 26 February 2026

March

• Monday 2 March 2026
• Thursday 5 March 2026
• Friday 13 March 2026
• Tuesday 17 March 2026
• Thursday 26 March 2026

April–June 2026

April

• Thursday 2 April 2026
• Monday 6 April 2026
• Friday 10 April 2026
• Tuesday 21 April 2026
• Thursday 30 April 2026

May

• Friday 1 May 2026
• Monday 11 May 2026
• Thursday 14 May 2026
• Tuesday 19 May 2026
• Friday 29 May 2026

June

• Monday 1 June 2026
• Thursday 4 June 2026
• Friday 12 June 2026
• Tuesday 16 June 2026
• Thursday 25 June 2026

July–September 2026

July

• Thursday 2 July 2026
• Monday 6 July 2026
• Friday 10 July 2026
• Tuesday 21 July 2026
• Thursday 30 July 2026

August

• Monday 3 August 2026
• Thursday 6 August 2026
• Friday 14 August 2026
• Tuesday 18 August 2026
• Thursday 27 August 2026

September

• Tuesday 1 September 2026
• Thursday 3 September 2026
• Monday 7 September 2026
• Friday 18 September 2026
• Thursday 24 September 2026

October–December 2026

October

• Thursday 1 October 2026
• Monday 5 October 2026
• Friday 9 October 2026
• Tuesday 20 October 2026
• Thursday 29 October 2026

November

• Monday 2 November 2026
• Thursday 5 November 2026
• Friday 13 November 2026
• Tuesday 17 November 2026
• Thursday 26 November 2026

December

• Tuesday 1 December 2026
• Thursday 3 December 2026
• Monday 7 December 2026
• Friday 18 December 2026
• Thursday 24 December 2026

Before accepting the vehicle, check its paperwork, VIN, supplied equipment, paint, glass, tyres and lights. For the practical steps after collection, continue with our new-car care guide.