{"country":"Myanmar","code":"mm","years":[2026,2027],"weekend_days":["Sunday","Saturday"],"scope":"National public holidays only; regional holidays are not included.","page":"https://timebento.com/public-holidays/mm.html","open_in_app":"https://timebento.com/mm","holidays":[{"date":"2026-01-01","name":"New Year's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic and cultural","about":"The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.","at_work":"Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you a great year ahead.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-01-04","name":"Independence Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National","about":"Marks 4 January 1948, when Myanmar (then Burma) became independent from the United Kingdom.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Independence Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-02-12","name":"Union Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"12 February is the anniversary of the Panglong Agreement of 1947.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Union Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-02-17","name":"Chinese New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural and traditional","about":"The start of the year in the traditional lunisolar calendar, also called the Spring Festival, celebrated by Chinese communities around the world. Customs include red envelopes, firecrackers, lion and dragon dances and red lanterns. Korea celebrates its own lunar New Year as Seollal and Vietnam as Tết.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. It is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture, so plan deadlines and shipments around it.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you health and prosperity. \"Xīnnián kuàilè\" (Mandarin) and \"Gong hei fat choy\" (Cantonese) are common greetings.","usual":{"days":"3 days to about a week","note":"The length of the official break differs between China, Korea, Vietnam and other places that celebrate it."}},{"date":"2026-03-02","name":"Full Moon Day of Tabaung","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"Known as Māgha Pūjā in other Asian countries, it is marked with pagoda festivals.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the festival!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-03-27","name":"Armed Forces Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, military","about":"27 March was formerly Resistance Day, which marked resistance against the Japanese occupation in 1945.","at_work":"Fine to mention with care. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-04-13","name":"Myanmar New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"The Myanmar New Year holiday lasts four or five days: Thingyan Eve, the commencing day to prime day, the end of Thingyan and Myanmar New Year Day. Its date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year!","usual":{"days":"4–5 days"}},{"date":"2026-04-14","name":"Myanmar New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"The Myanmar New Year holiday lasts four or five days: Thingyan Eve, the commencing day to prime day, the end of Thingyan and Myanmar New Year Day. Its date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year!","usual":{"days":"4–5 days"}},{"date":"2026-04-15","name":"Myanmar New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"The Myanmar New Year holiday lasts four or five days: Thingyan Eve, the commencing day to prime day, the end of Thingyan and Myanmar New Year Day. Its date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year!","usual":{"days":"4–5 days"}},{"date":"2026-04-16","name":"Myanmar New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"The Myanmar New Year holiday lasts four or five days: Thingyan Eve, the commencing day to prime day, the end of Thingyan and Myanmar New Year Day. Its date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year!","usual":{"days":"4–5 days"}},{"date":"2026-04-17","name":"Myanmar New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"The Myanmar New Year holiday lasts four or five days: Thingyan Eve, the commencing day to prime day, the end of Thingyan and Myanmar New Year Day. Its date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year!","usual":{"days":"4–5 days"}},{"date":"2026-04-18","name":"Myanmar New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"The Myanmar New Year holiday lasts four or five days: Thingyan Eve, the commencing day to prime day, the end of Thingyan and Myanmar New Year Day. Its date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year!","usual":{"days":"4–5 days"}},{"date":"2026-04-19","name":"Myanmar New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"The Myanmar New Year holiday lasts four or five days: Thingyan Eve, the commencing day to prime day, the end of Thingyan and Myanmar New Year Day. Its date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year!","usual":{"days":"4–5 days"}},{"date":"2026-04-20","name":"Myanmar New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"The Myanmar New Year holiday lasts four or five days: Thingyan Eve, the commencing day to prime day, the end of Thingyan and Myanmar New Year Day. Its date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year!","usual":{"days":"4–5 days"}},{"date":"2026-04-21","name":"Myanmar New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"The Myanmar New Year holiday lasts four or five days: Thingyan Eve, the commencing day to prime day, the end of Thingyan and Myanmar New Year Day. Its date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year!","usual":{"days":"4–5 days"}},{"date":"2026-04-30","name":"Full Moon Day of Kason","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"Vesak, the anniversary of the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha, which is celebrated by watering the Bodhi tree.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Kason!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-05-01","name":"May Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic","about":"International Workers' Day, on 1 May, honours workers and the labour movement. The date was chosen to commemorate the 1886 general strike in the United States that culminated in the Haymarket affair, and the day was adopted in support of a \"great international demonstration\" for the eight-hour day.","at_work":"Fine to mention the day off. In some countries it has a political side, so keep it about the break.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-05-28","name":"Eid al-Adha","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Adha, the \"festival of the sacrifice\", is the second of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son at God's command. The Eid prayer is held in the morning, followed by the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal, and celebrations carry on for the three following days.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. As with Eid al-Fitr, the date follows the lunar calendar, so keep plans flexible.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"2–4 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2026-07-19","name":"Martyrs' Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, remembrance","about":"19 July commemorates the nine independence leaders assassinated in 1947.","at_work":"A solemn day, so avoid \"enjoy\" wishes.","what_to_say":"Remembering this day with you.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-07-29","name":"Full Moon Day of Waso","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"The day marks the start of the Buddhist Lent.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-10-25","name":"Thadingyut Holidays","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"The Light Festival marks the end of the Buddhist Lent and includes the pre-full moon day, the Full Moon Day of Thadingyut and the post-full moon day. The date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break; the holidays are listed as nine days.","what_to_say":"Happy Thadingyut!","usual":{"days":"Up to 9 days"}},{"date":"2026-10-26","name":"Thadingyut Holidays","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"The Light Festival marks the end of the Buddhist Lent and includes the pre-full moon day, the Full Moon Day of Thadingyut and the post-full moon day. The date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break; the holidays are listed as nine days.","what_to_say":"Happy Thadingyut!","usual":{"days":"Up to 9 days"}},{"date":"2026-10-27","name":"Thadingyut Holidays","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"The Light Festival marks the end of the Buddhist Lent and includes the pre-full moon day, the Full Moon Day of Thadingyut and the post-full moon day. The date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break; the holidays are listed as nine days.","what_to_say":"Happy Thadingyut!","usual":{"days":"Up to 9 days"}},{"date":"2026-11-10","name":"Diwali","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious and cultural (Hindu, also Sikh and Jain)","about":"Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated by Jains and Sikhs. It symbolises the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Celebrants light their homes, temples and workplaces with oil lamps, candles and lanterns, and the festival is marked with fireworks. It is connected to Rama's return to his kingdom after defeating the demon king Ravana, and to Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention, especially among Hindus. The celebrations generally last five or six days, so some colleagues may be away.","what_to_say":"Happy Diwali! Wishing you and your family a bright and joyful festival.","usual":{"days":"5–6 days (festival)","note":"The celebrations generally last five or six days, between about mid-October and mid-November."}},{"date":"2026-11-24","name":"Full Moon Day of Tazaungmon","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"The Tazaungdaing holidays last two days and include the pre-full moon day and the Full Moon Day of Tazaungmon.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. Two days off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the festival!","usual":{"days":"2 days"}},{"date":"2026-12-04","name":"National Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"The date varies, being the 10th day following the full moon of Tazaungmon. It commemorates the anniversary of the first university student strike at Rangoon University in 1920.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-12-25","name":"Christmas Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.","at_work":"Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, \"Happy holidays\" is a safe choice.","what_to_say":"Merry Christmas! Or: \"Happy holidays, enjoy the break.\"","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"Many countries also have 24 or 26 December off."}},{"date":"2027-01-01","name":"New Year's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic and cultural","about":"The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.","at_work":"Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you a great year ahead.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-01-04","name":"Independence Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National","about":"Marks 4 January 1948, when Myanmar (then Burma) became independent from the United Kingdom.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Independence Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-01-08","name":"Karen New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"Kayin New Year is a one-day public holiday in Myanmar.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Karen New Year!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-02-06","name":"Chinese New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural and traditional","about":"The start of the year in the traditional lunisolar calendar, also called the Spring Festival, celebrated by Chinese communities around the world. Customs include red envelopes, firecrackers, lion and dragon dances and red lanterns. Korea celebrates its own lunar New Year as Seollal and Vietnam as Tết.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. It is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture, so plan deadlines and shipments around it.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you health and prosperity. \"Xīnnián kuàilè\" (Mandarin) and \"Gong hei fat choy\" (Cantonese) are common greetings.","usual":{"days":"3 days to about a week","note":"The length of the official break differs between China, Korea, Vietnam and other places that celebrate it."}},{"date":"2027-02-12","name":"Union Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"12 February is the anniversary of the Panglong Agreement of 1947.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Union Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-03-02","name":"Peasants' Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, civic","about":"2 March commemorates the contribution of agriculture and farming to Myanmar.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-03-22","name":"Full Moon Day of Tabaung","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"Known as Māgha Pūjā in other Asian countries, it is marked with pagoda festivals.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the festival!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-03-27","name":"Armed Forces Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, military","about":"27 March was formerly Resistance Day, which marked resistance against the Japanese occupation in 1945.","at_work":"Fine to mention with care. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-04-13","name":"Myanmar New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"The Myanmar New Year holiday lasts four or five days: Thingyan Eve, the commencing day to prime day, the end of Thingyan and Myanmar New Year Day. Its date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year!","usual":{"days":"4–5 days"}},{"date":"2027-04-14","name":"Myanmar New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"The Myanmar New Year holiday lasts four or five days: Thingyan Eve, the commencing day to prime day, the end of Thingyan and Myanmar New Year Day. Its date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year!","usual":{"days":"4–5 days"}},{"date":"2027-04-15","name":"Myanmar New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"The Myanmar New Year holiday lasts four or five days: Thingyan Eve, the commencing day to prime day, the end of Thingyan and Myanmar New Year Day. Its date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year!","usual":{"days":"4–5 days"}},{"date":"2027-04-16","name":"Myanmar New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"The Myanmar New Year holiday lasts four or five days: Thingyan Eve, the commencing day to prime day, the end of Thingyan and Myanmar New Year Day. Its date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year!","usual":{"days":"4–5 days"}},{"date":"2027-04-17","name":"Myanmar New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"The Myanmar New Year holiday lasts four or five days: Thingyan Eve, the commencing day to prime day, the end of Thingyan and Myanmar New Year Day. Its date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year!","usual":{"days":"4–5 days"}},{"date":"2027-04-18","name":"Myanmar New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"The Myanmar New Year holiday lasts four or five days: Thingyan Eve, the commencing day to prime day, the end of Thingyan and Myanmar New Year Day. Its date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year!","usual":{"days":"4–5 days"}},{"date":"2027-04-19","name":"Myanmar New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"The Myanmar New Year holiday lasts four or five days: Thingyan Eve, the commencing day to prime day, the end of Thingyan and Myanmar New Year Day. Its date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year!","usual":{"days":"4–5 days"}},{"date":"2027-04-20","name":"Myanmar New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"The Myanmar New Year holiday lasts four or five days: Thingyan Eve, the commencing day to prime day, the end of Thingyan and Myanmar New Year Day. Its date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year!","usual":{"days":"4–5 days"}},{"date":"2027-04-21","name":"Myanmar New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"The Myanmar New Year holiday lasts four or five days: Thingyan Eve, the commencing day to prime day, the end of Thingyan and Myanmar New Year Day. Its date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year!","usual":{"days":"4–5 days"}},{"date":"2027-05-01","name":"May Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic","about":"International Workers' Day, on 1 May, honours workers and the labour movement. The date was chosen to commemorate the 1886 general strike in the United States that culminated in the Haymarket affair, and the day was adopted in support of a \"great international demonstration\" for the eight-hour day.","at_work":"Fine to mention the day off. In some countries it has a political side, so keep it about the break.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-05-17","name":"Eid al-Adha","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Adha, the \"festival of the sacrifice\", is the second of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son at God's command. The Eid prayer is held in the morning, followed by the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal, and celebrations carry on for the three following days.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. As with Eid al-Fitr, the date follows the lunar calendar, so keep plans flexible.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"2–4 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2027-05-20","name":"Full Moon Day of Kason","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"Vesak, the anniversary of the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha, which is celebrated by watering the Bodhi tree.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Kason!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-07-18","name":"Full Moon Day of Waso","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"The day marks the start of the Buddhist Lent.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-07-19","name":"Martyrs' Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, remembrance","about":"19 July commemorates the nine independence leaders assassinated in 1947.","at_work":"A solemn day, so avoid \"enjoy\" wishes.","what_to_say":"Remembering this day with you.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-10-14","name":"Thadingyut Holidays","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"The Light Festival marks the end of the Buddhist Lent and includes the pre-full moon day, the Full Moon Day of Thadingyut and the post-full moon day. The date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break; the holidays are listed as nine days.","what_to_say":"Happy Thadingyut!","usual":{"days":"Up to 9 days"}},{"date":"2027-10-15","name":"Thadingyut Holidays","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"The Light Festival marks the end of the Buddhist Lent and includes the pre-full moon day, the Full Moon Day of Thadingyut and the post-full moon day. The date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break; the holidays are listed as nine days.","what_to_say":"Happy Thadingyut!","usual":{"days":"Up to 9 days"}},{"date":"2027-10-16","name":"Thadingyut Holidays","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"The Light Festival marks the end of the Buddhist Lent and includes the pre-full moon day, the Full Moon Day of Thadingyut and the post-full moon day. The date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break; the holidays are listed as nine days.","what_to_say":"Happy Thadingyut!","usual":{"days":"Up to 9 days"}},{"date":"2027-10-30","name":"Diwali","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious and cultural (Hindu, also Sikh and Jain)","about":"Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated by Jains and Sikhs. It symbolises the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Celebrants light their homes, temples and workplaces with oil lamps, candles and lanterns, and the festival is marked with fireworks. It is connected to Rama's return to his kingdom after defeating the demon king Ravana, and to Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention, especially among Hindus. The celebrations generally last five or six days, so some colleagues may be away.","what_to_say":"Happy Diwali! Wishing you and your family a bright and joyful festival.","usual":{"days":"5–6 days (festival)","note":"The celebrations generally last five or six days, between about mid-October and mid-November."}},{"date":"2027-11-13","name":"Full Moon Day of Tazaungmon","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"The Tazaungdaing holidays last two days and include the pre-full moon day and the Full Moon Day of Tazaungmon.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. Two days off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the festival!","usual":{"days":"2 days"}},{"date":"2027-11-23","name":"National Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"The date varies, being the 10th day following the full moon of Tazaungmon. It commemorates the anniversary of the first university student strike at Rangoon University in 1920.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-12-25","name":"Christmas Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.","at_work":"Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, \"Happy holidays\" is a safe choice.","what_to_say":"Merry Christmas! Or: \"Happy holidays, enjoy the break.\"","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"Many countries also have 24 or 26 December off."}},{"date":"2027-12-28","name":"Karen New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"Kayin New Year is a one-day public holiday in Myanmar.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Karen New Year!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}}],"moved_between_years":[{"name":"Full Moon Day of Tabaung","from":"2026-03-02","to":"2027-03-22","from_iso_week":"2026-W10","to_iso_week":"2027-W12","calendar_days":20,"direction":"later","month_changed":false},{"name":"Full Moon Day of Kason","from":"2026-04-30","to":"2027-05-20","from_iso_week":"2026-W18","to_iso_week":"2027-W20","calendar_days":20,"direction":"later","month_changed":true},{"name":"Chinese New Year","from":"2026-02-17","to":"2027-02-06","from_iso_week":"2026-W08","to_iso_week":"2027-W05","calendar_days":-11,"direction":"earlier","month_changed":false},{"name":"Eid al-Adha","from":"2026-05-28","to":"2027-05-17","from_iso_week":"2026-W22","to_iso_week":"2027-W20","calendar_days":-11,"direction":"earlier","month_changed":false},{"name":"Full Moon Day of Waso","from":"2026-07-29","to":"2027-07-18","from_iso_week":"2026-W31","to_iso_week":"2027-W28","calendar_days":-11,"direction":"earlier","month_changed":false},{"name":"Diwali","from":"2026-11-10","to":"2027-10-30","from_iso_week":"2026-W46","to_iso_week":"2027-W43","calendar_days":-11,"direction":"earlier","month_changed":true},{"name":"Full Moon Day of Tazaungmon","from":"2026-11-24","to":"2027-11-13","from_iso_week":"2026-W48","to_iso_week":"2027-W45","calendar_days":-11,"direction":"earlier","month_changed":false},{"name":"National Day","from":"2026-12-04","to":"2027-11-23","from_iso_week":"2026-W49","to_iso_week":"2027-W47","calendar_days":-11,"direction":"earlier","month_changed":true}],"working_days":{"2026":{"total":239,"months":{"January":21,"February":18,"March":20,"April":14,"May":19,"June":22,"July":22,"August":21,"September":22,"October":20,"November":19,"December":21},"quarters":{"Q1":59,"Q2":55,"Q3":65,"Q4":60}},"2027":{"total":241,"months":{"January":18,"February":19,"March":21,"April":15,"May":19,"June":22,"July":21,"August":22,"September":22,"October":19,"November":21,"December":22},"quarters":{"Q1":58,"Q2":56,"Q3":65,"Q4":62}}},"source":"TimeBento","built_on":"2026-11-04"}