Myanmar Public Holidays in 2026
Myanmar has a total of 26 holidays in 2026. 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 |
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| New Year |
Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| New Year Holiday |
Friday, January 2, 2026 | New Year Holiday is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Independence Day |
Sunday, January 4, 2026 | Independence Day is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Union Day |
Thursday, February 12, 2026 | Union Day is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Union Day Holiday |
Friday, February 13, 2026 | Union Day Holiday is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Chinese New Year |
Monday, February 16, 2026 | Chinese New Year is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Chinese New Year Holiday |
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | Chinese New Year Holiday is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Peasants' Day |
Monday, March 2, 2026 | Peasants' Day is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Full Moon Day of Tabaung |
Monday, March 2, 2026 | Full Moon Day of Tabaung is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | March Equinox in Myanmar (Naypyidaw) |
| Armed Forces' Day |
Friday, March 27, 2026 | Armed Forces' Day is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Maha Thingyan (Water Festival) |
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | Maha Thingyan (Water Festival) is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Full Moon Day of Kasong |
Thursday, April 30, 2026 | Full Moon Day of Kasong is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Labor Day |
Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| June Solstice |
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | June Solstice in Myanmar (Naypyidaw) |
| Martyrs' Day |
Sunday, July 19, 2026 | Martyrs' Day is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Full Moon Day of Waso (Beginning of Buddhist Lent) |
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | Full Moon Day of Waso (Beginning of Buddhist Lent) is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| September Equinox |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | September Equinox in Myanmar (Naypyidaw) |
| Full Moon Day of Thadingyut (End of Buddhist Lent) |
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 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) |
Monday, October 26, 2026 | Full Moon Day of Thadingyut Holiday (End of Buddhist Lent) is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Diwali |
Sunday, November 8, 2026 | Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals. |
| Full Moon Day of Tazaungmone |
Monday, November 23, 2026 | Full Moon Day of Tazaungmone is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| Full Moon Day of Tazaungmone Holiday |
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 | Full Moon Day of Tazaungmone Holiday is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| National Day |
Friday, December 4, 2026 | National Day is a public holiday in Myanmar |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 21, 2026 | December Solstice in Myanmar (Naypyidaw) |
| Christmas Day |
Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
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