Holidays and Observances in Myanmar in 2026
Following is a list of holidays and observances in Myanmar for 2026, providing a concise overview of the country's key celebrations. It showcases Myanmar's rich cultural heritage and the unique blend of traditional and modern festivities throughout the year.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 01 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| New Year's Day Holiday | January 02 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Independence Day | January 04 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Union Day | February 12 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Union Day Holiday | February 13 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Chinese New Year | February 16 | Monday | National Holiday |
| Chinese New Year Holiday | February 17 | Tuesday | National Holiday |
| Peasants' Day | March 02 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Full Moon Day of Tabaung | March 02 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Armed Forces Day | March 27 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Thingyan (Water Festival) | April 11 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Thingyan (Water Festival) Holiday | April 12 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Thingyan (Water Festival) Holiday | April 13 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Thingyan (Water Festival) Holiday | April 14 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Thingyan (Water Festival) Holiday | April 15 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Thingyan (Water Festival) Holiday | April 16 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Thingyan (Water Festival) Holiday | April 17 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Thingyan (Water Festival) Holiday | April 18 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Thingyan (Water Festival) Holiday | April 19 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Full Moon Day of Kasong | April 30 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Labour Day | May 01 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha | May 28 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Martyrs' Day | July 19 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Full Moon Day of Waso | July 29 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Full Moon Day of Thadingyut | October 25 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Full Moon Day of Thadingyut Holiday | October 26 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Full Moon Day of Thadingyut Holiday | October 27 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Deepavali | November 08 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Full Moon Day of Tazaungmon | November 23 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Full Moon Day of Tazaungmon Holiday | November 24 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| National Day | December 04 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Friday | Public Holiday |
Holidays by Year
Previous Year: 2023