Myanmar Public Holidays in 2021
Myanmar has a total of 42 holidays in 2021. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year Holiday |
Friday, January 1, 2021 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Independence Day |
Monday, January 4, 2021 | Independence Day is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Kayin New Year Day |
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 | Kayin New Year Day is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Union Day |
Friday, February 12, 2021 | Union Day is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Peasants' Day |
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 | Peasants' Day is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Maha Shivaratri |
Thursday, March 11, 2021 | Maha Shivratri is an annual festival dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction. For devotees, is a day of reflection and meditation. |
| March Equinox |
Saturday, March 20, 2021 | March Equinox in Myanmar (Naypyidaw) |
| Day off for Full Moon Day of Tabaung |
Friday, March 26, 2021 | Full Moon Day of Tabaung is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Armed Forces' Day |
Saturday, March 27, 2021 | Armed Forces' Day is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Full Moon Day of Tabaung |
Saturday, March 27, 2021 | Full Moon Day of Tabaung is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Holi |
Monday, March 29, 2021 | Holi is a spring festival of colors celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and others. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the upcoming season of spring. The festival can last up to sixteen days. |
| Day off for Armed Forces' Day |
Monday, March 29, 2021 | Armed Forces' Day is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Maha Thingyan (Water Festival) |
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 | Maha Thingyan (Water Festival) is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Labor Day / May Day |
Saturday, May 1, 2021 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Full Moon Day of Kasong |
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 | Full Moon Day of Kasong is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| June Solstice |
Monday, June 21, 2021 | June Solstice in Myanmar (Naypyidaw) |
| Martyrs' Day |
Monday, July 19, 2021 | Martyrs' Day is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Public Holiday |
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 | Public Holiday is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Eid al-Adha |
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 | Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. |
| Public Holiday |
Thursday, July 22, 2021 | Public Holiday is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Full Moon Day of Waso (Beginning of Buddhist Lent) |
Friday, July 23, 2021 | Full Moon Day of Waso (Beginning of Buddhist Lent) is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Public Holiday |
Monday, July 26, 2021 | Public Holiday is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Raksha Bandhan |
Sunday, August 22, 2021 | Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the full moon of the Hindu month of Shravana (Shravan Poornima). The day is also sometimes referred to as Brother and Sister Day because it honors the relationship between brother and sister. |
| Public Holiday |
Sunday, August 22, 2021 | Public Holiday is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Janmashtami |
Monday, August 30, 2021 | Krishna Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. It is celebrated on the eighth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrava (Bhadrapada), which is usually in August or September. |
| Public Holiday |
Monday, August 30, 2021 | Public Holiday is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Ganesh Chaturthi |
Friday, September 10, 2021 | Ganesh Chaturthi is the great Ganesha festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesha during the Hindu Month of Bhadra, which usually falls between mid-August and mid-September. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and can last up to 10 days. |
| Public Holiday |
Friday, September 10, 2021 | Public Holiday is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| September Equinox |
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | September Equinox in Myanmar (Naypyidaw) |
| Navaratri |
Thursday, October 7, 2021 | Navaratri is a Hindu holiday in Myanmar |
| Dussehra |
Friday, October 15, 2021 | Dussehra is a Hindu holiday in Myanmar |
| Full Moon Day of Thadingyut Holiday (End of Buddhist Lent) |
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 | Full Moon Day of Thadingyut Holiday (End of Buddhist Lent) is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Full Moon Day of Thadingyut (End of Buddhist Lent) |
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 | Full Moon Day of Thadingyut (End of Buddhist Lent) is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Full Moon Day of Thadingyut Holiday (End of Buddhist Lent) |
Thursday, October 21, 2021 | Full Moon Day of Thadingyut Holiday (End of Buddhist Lent) is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Diwali/Deepavali |
Thursday, November 4, 2021 | Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals. |
| Full Moon Day of Tazaungmone Holiday |
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | Full Moon Day of Tazaungmone Holiday is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Full Moon Day of Tazaungmone |
Thursday, November 18, 2021 | Full Moon Day of Tazaungmone is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| National Day |
Sunday, November 28, 2021 | National Day is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Day off for National Day |
Monday, November 29, 2021 | National Day is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| December Solstice |
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 | December Solstice in Myanmar (Naypyidaw) |
| Christmas Day |
Saturday, December 25, 2021 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| New Year Holiday |
Friday, December 31, 2021 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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