National Holidays in Myanmar in 2026
Upcoming Holidays in Myanmar
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: New Year's Day
- New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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: Day after New Year's Day
- Some countries observe a second public holiday for New Year's celebration
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: Independence Day
- Marks Burma's Declaration of Independence from Britain on January 4th 1948
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: Union Day
- Under the leadership of Bogyoke Aung San Burma was unified in 1947
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: Union Day (bridge day)
- Under the leadership of Bogyoke Aung San Burma was unified in 1947
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: Chinese New Year
- The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
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: Chinese New Year Holiday
- The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
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: Full Moon Day of Tabaung
- Seven months after Buddha began his teachings, 1,250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach
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: Peasants' Day
- A day to honour the role and contribution to Myanmar of the peasant workers
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: Armed Forces Day
- Armed Forces Day is observed as a public holiday in Myanmar on March 27th. Known in Myanmar as 'Tatmadaw Nay', it commemorates the rebellion against Japanese occu
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: Thingyan Holiday
- Public Holiday for Thingyan Water Festival
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: Thingyan Holiday
- Public Holiday for Thingyan Water Festival
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: Thingyan Holiday
- Thingyan Eve
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: Thingyan
- The Water Festival holidays precede the New Year
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: Thingyan Holiday
- Second day of the Water Festival before Burmese New Year
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: Thingyan Holiday
- Third day of the Water Festival before Burmese New Year
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: Burmese New Year
- The Burmese New Year falls on the day that the sun enters the star sign of Aries
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: Burmese New Year Holiday
- The Burmese New Year falls on the day that the sun enters the star sign of Aries
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: Burmese New Year Holiday
- The Burmese New Year falls on the day that the sun enters the star sign of Aries
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: Full Moon Day of Kasong
- Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
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: Labour Day (in lieu)
- This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
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: Eid ul-Adha Day
- Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.
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: Martyr's Day
- Marks the assassination of Aung San and several other cabinet members in 1947
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: Full Moon Day of Waso
- Marks the start of Buddhist lent and the anniversary of Buddha's first sermon on the Four Noble Truths
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: Full Moon Day of Thadingyut
- The Festival of Lights marks the end of the perod of Buddhist lent
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: Full Moon of Thadingyut Holiday Holiday
- The Festival of Lights marks the end of the perod of Buddhist lent
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: Full Moon of Thadingyut Holiday Holiday
- The Festival of Lights marks the end of the perod of Buddhist lent
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: Deepavali
- Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness
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: Full Moon of Tazaungmone
- Marks the end of the rainy season in Myanmar
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: Full Moon of Tazaungmone Holiday
- Marks the end of the rainy season in Myanmar
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: National Day
- Beginning of the Student led protests against British Rule in 1920
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: Christmas Day
- Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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