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2026 Myanmar Holidays

View all public holidays and observances in Myanmar for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.

Total Holidays

35

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

April

10 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

23 days away

About Myanmar holidays in 2026

In 2026, Myanmar observes a variety of public holidays, including significant national celebrations, religious festivals, and international observances. The year kicks off with New Year's Day and continues with Independence Day and Union Day in January and February, respectively. Buddhist traditions are marked by several Full Moon Days throughout the year, with the most prominent being the Full Moon Day of Tabaung in March and the Full Moon Day of Waso, which signifies the beginning of Buddhist Lent. The Water Festival, Maha Thingyan, dominates April with an extended period of celebration. The latter half of the year includes Martyrs' Day, the end of Buddhist Lent with Thadingyut, Diwali, and Tazaungmone, concluding with National Day and Christmas Day.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year
January 2, 2026FridayNew Year Holiday
January 4, 2026SundayIndependence Day
February 12, 2026ThursdayUnion Day
February 13, 2026FridayUnion Day Holiday
February 16, 2026MondayChinese New Year
February 17, 2026TuesdayChinese New Year Holiday
March 2, 2026MondayFull Moon Day of Tabaung
March 2, 2026MondayPeasants' Day
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
March 27, 2026FridayArmed Forces' Day
April 11, 2026SaturdayMaha Thingyan (Water Festival)
April 12, 2026SundayMaha Thingyan (Water Festival)
April 13, 2026MondayMaha Thingyan (Water Festival)
April 14, 2026TuesdayMaha Thingyan (Water Festival)
April 15, 2026WednesdayMaha Thingyan (Water Festival)
April 16, 2026ThursdayMaha Thingyan (Water Festival)
April 17, 2026FridayMaha Thingyan (Water Festival)
April 18, 2026SaturdayMaha Thingyan (Water Festival)
April 19, 2026SundayMaha Thingyan (Water Festival)
April 30, 2026ThursdayFull Moon Day of Kasong
May 1, 2026FridayLabor Day
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
July 19, 2026SundayMartyrs' Day
July 29, 2026WednesdayFull Moon Day of Waso (Beginning of Buddhist Lent)
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
October 25, 2026SundayFull Moon Day of Thadingyut (End of Buddhist Lent)
October 26, 2026MondayFull Moon Day of Thadingyut Holiday (End of Buddhist Lent)
October 27, 2026TuesdayFull Moon Day of Thadingyut Holiday (End of Buddhist Lent)
November 8, 2026SundayDiwali
November 23, 2026MondayFull Moon Day of Tazaungmone
November 24, 2026TuesdayFull Moon Day of Tazaungmone Holiday
December 4, 2026FridayNational Day
December 22, 2026TuesdayDecember Solstice
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

Planning around Myanmar holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays are observed with consecutive days off.
  • Some holidays are tied to lunar cycles, meaning their dates can shift annually.
  • The calendar includes both nationwide observances and religious festivals.
  • Check the selected year for specific dates as they may vary.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar in Myanmar for 2026 shows a significant concentration of observances in the first four months, particularly in April with the extended Maha Thingyan (Water Festival). This period is followed by a more dispersed distribution of holidays throughout the rest of the year.

The latter half of the year features a mix of national commemorations and Buddhist festivals, including the end of Buddhist Lent and Diwali. While August is notably quiet, the year concludes with several holidays in November and December, including Christmas Day.

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