Public holidays
Myanmar: 27 public holiday dates in 2026 (27 days off) and 30 in 2027 (30 days off), with 239 working days in 2026 and 241 in 2027. National holidays only: regional ones are not included.
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | 2026-W01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Sunday 4 January 2026 | 2026-W01 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Thursday 12 February 2026 | 2026-W07 | Union Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 17 February 2026 | 2026-W08 | Chinese New Year | Yes |
| Monday 2 March 2026 | 2026-W10 | Full Moon Day of Tabaung | Yes |
| Friday 27 March 2026 | 2026-W13 | Armed Forces Day | Yes |
| Monday 13 April 2026 | 2026-W16 | Myanmar New Year | Yes |
| Tuesday 14 April 2026 | 2026-W16 | Myanmar New Year | Yes |
| Wednesday 15 April 2026 | 2026-W16 | Myanmar New Year | Yes |
| Thursday 16 April 2026 | 2026-W16 | Myanmar New Year | Yes |
| Friday 17 April 2026 | 2026-W16 | Myanmar New Year | Yes |
| Saturday 18 April 2026 | 2026-W16 | Myanmar New Year | Yes |
| Sunday 19 April 2026 | 2026-W16 | Myanmar New Year | Yes |
| Monday 20 April 2026 | 2026-W17 | Myanmar New Year | Yes |
| Tuesday 21 April 2026 | 2026-W17 | Myanmar New Year | Yes |
| Thursday 30 April 2026 | 2026-W18 | Full Moon Day of Kason | Yes |
| Friday 1 May 2026 | 2026-W18 | May Day | Yes |
| Thursday 28 May 2026 | 2026-W22 | Eid al-Adha | Yes |
| Sunday 19 July 2026 | 2026-W29 | Martyrs' Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 29 July 2026 | 2026-W31 | Full Moon Day of Waso | Yes |
| Sunday 25 October 2026 | 2026-W43 | Thadingyut Holidays | Yes |
| Monday 26 October 2026 | 2026-W44 | Thadingyut Holidays | Yes |
| Tuesday 27 October 2026 | 2026-W44 | Thadingyut Holidays | Yes |
| Tuesday 10 November 2026 | 2026-W46 | Diwali | Yes |
| Tuesday 24 November 2026 | 2026-W48 | Full Moon Day of Tazaungmon | Yes |
| Friday 4 December 2026 | 2026-W49 | National Day | Yes |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | 2026-W52 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January 2027 | 2026-W53 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Monday 4 January 2027 | 2027-W01 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Friday 8 January 2027 | 2027-W01 | Karen New Year | Yes |
| Saturday 6 February 2027 | 2027-W05 | Chinese New Year | Yes |
| Friday 12 February 2027 | 2027-W06 | Union Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 2 March 2027 | 2027-W09 | Peasants' Day | Yes |
| Monday 22 March 2027 | 2027-W12 | Full Moon Day of Tabaung | Yes |
| Saturday 27 March 2027 | 2027-W12 | Armed Forces Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 13 April 2027 | 2027-W15 | Myanmar New Year | Yes |
| Wednesday 14 April 2027 | 2027-W15 | Myanmar New Year | Yes |
| Thursday 15 April 2027 | 2027-W15 | Myanmar New Year | Yes |
| Friday 16 April 2027 | 2027-W15 | Myanmar New Year | Yes |
| Saturday 17 April 2027 | 2027-W15 | Myanmar New Year | Yes |
| Sunday 18 April 2027 | 2027-W15 | Myanmar New Year | Yes |
| Monday 19 April 2027 | 2027-W16 | Myanmar New Year | Yes |
| Tuesday 20 April 2027 | 2027-W16 | Myanmar New Year | Yes |
| Wednesday 21 April 2027 | 2027-W16 | Myanmar New Year | Yes |
| Saturday 1 May 2027 | 2027-W17 | May Day | Yes |
| Monday 17 May 2027 | 2027-W20 | Eid al-Adha | Yes |
| Thursday 20 May 2027 | 2027-W20 | Full Moon Day of Kason | Yes |
| Sunday 18 July 2027 | 2027-W28 | Full Moon Day of Waso | Yes |
| Monday 19 July 2027 | 2027-W29 | Martyrs' Day | Yes |
| Thursday 14 October 2027 | 2027-W41 | Thadingyut Holidays | Yes |
| Friday 15 October 2027 | 2027-W41 | Thadingyut Holidays | Yes |
| Saturday 16 October 2027 | 2027-W41 | Thadingyut Holidays | Yes |
| Saturday 30 October 2027 | 2027-W43 | Diwali | Yes |
| Saturday 13 November 2027 | 2027-W45 | Full Moon Day of Tazaungmon | Yes |
| Tuesday 23 November 2027 | 2027-W47 | National Day | Yes |
| Saturday 25 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 28 December 2027 | 2027-W52 | Karen New Year | Yes |
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Moon Day of Tabaung | Monday 2 March 2026 | Monday 22 March 2027 | +20 days |
| Full Moon Day of Kason | Thursday 30 April 2026 | Thursday 20 May 2027 | +20 days, changes month |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday 17 February 2026 | Saturday 6 February 2027 | −11 days |
| Eid al-Adha | Thursday 28 May 2026 | Monday 17 May 2027 | −11 days |
| Full Moon Day of Waso | Wednesday 29 July 2026 | Sunday 18 July 2027 | −11 days |
| Diwali | Tuesday 10 November 2026 | Saturday 30 October 2027 | −11 days, changes month |
| Full Moon Day of Tazaungmon | Tuesday 24 November 2026 | Saturday 13 November 2027 | −11 days |
| National Day | Friday 4 December 2026 | Tuesday 23 November 2027 | −11 days, changes month |
A shift ignores the year: +19 days means 19 days later in the calendar.
| Month | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 18 | −3 |
| February | 18 | 19 | +1 |
| March | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| April | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| May | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| June | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| July | 22 | 21 | −1 |
| August | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| September | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| October | 20 | 19 | −1 |
| November | 19 | 21 | +2 |
| December | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| Q1 | 59 | 58 | −1 |
| Q2 | 55 | 56 | +1 |
| Q3 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| Q4 | 60 | 62 | +2 |
| Year | 239 | 241 | +2 |
Weekdays by the local weekend (Sunday and Saturday), minus the public holidays most people have off.
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.
Marks 4 January 1948, when Myanmar (then Burma) became independent from the United Kingdom.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off.
12 February is the anniversary of the Panglong Agreement of 1947.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
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.
Known as Māgha Pūjā in other Asian countries, it is marked with pagoda festivals.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
19 July commemorates the nine independence leaders assassinated in 1947.
At work: A solemn day, so avoid "enjoy" wishes.
The day marks the start of the Buddhist Lent.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kayin New Year is a one-day public holiday in Myanmar.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
2 March commemorates the contribution of agriculture and farming to Myanmar.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
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