Myanmar Public Holidays
Holidays
2009
4 Jan Independence Day.12 Feb Union Day.
2 Mar Peasants' Day.
27 Mar Armed Forces Day.
1 May May Day.
8 May Full Moon of Kasone.
19 Jul Martyr's Day.
25 Dec Christmas Day.
2010
4 Jan Independence Day.12 Feb Union Day.
2 Mar Peasants' Day.
27 Mar Armed Forces Day.
1 Mar *Full Moon of Tabaung.
1 Apr *Maha Thingyan (Water Festival).
1 Apr *Myanmar New Year.
1 Apr *Full Moon of Kasone.
1 May May Day.
19 Jul Martyr's Day.
1 Jul *Full Moon of Waso (Beginning of Buddhist Lent).
1 Oct *Full Moon of Thadingyut (End of Buddhist Lent).
1 Nov *Tazaungmon Full Moon Day.
1 Nov *National Day.
25 Dec Christmas Day.
Note
Buddhist holidays are determined according to lunar sightings, and dates given here are approximations only. Other festivals celebrated by minorities include the Islamic observance of Bakri Idd in late November; Christmas and Easter; and the Karen New Year in early January. For further information, contact the embassy (see Contact Addresses).
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