| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-04 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-02-12 | Union Day | National |
| 2026-02-17 | Chinese New Year | National |
| 2026-03-27 | Armed Forces Day | National |
| 2026-04-13 | Myanmar New Year | National |
| 2026-04-14 | Myanmar New Year | National |
| 2026-04-15 | Myanmar New Year | National |
| 2026-04-16 | Myanmar New Year | National |
| 2026-04-17 | Myanmar New Year | National |
| 2026-04-18 | Myanmar New Year | National |
| 2026-04-19 | Myanmar New Year | National |
| 2026-04-20 | Myanmar New Year | National |
| 2026-04-21 | Myanmar New Year | National |
| 2026-05-01 | May Day | National |
| 2026-05-28 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 2026-07-19 | Martyrs' Day | National |
| 2026-10-25 | Thadingyut Holidays | National |
| 2026-10-26 | Thadingyut Holidays | National |
| 2026-10-27 | Thadingyut Holidays | National |
| 2026-11-10 | Diwali | National |
| 2026-12-04 | National Day | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Myanmar have in 2026?
Myanmar has 23 public holidays in 2026: 23 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 25 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in June, August, September. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Myanmar's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Myanmar 2026
Myanmar's public holidays create 6 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 27 - Sun 29 March: Armed Forces Day (3-day weekend, Friday 27 March to Sunday 29 March).
- Sat 11 - Tue 21 April: Myanmar New Year (11-day weekend, Saturday 11 April to Tuesday 21 April).
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May: May Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May).
- Sat 24 - Tue 27 October: Thadingyut Holidays (4-day weekend, Saturday 24 October to Tuesday 27 October).
- Fri 4 - Sun 6 December: National Day (3-day weekend, Friday 4 December to Sunday 6 December).
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 December: Christmas Day (3-day weekend, Friday 25 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Myanmar 2026
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2026 no public holiday in Myanmar is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Asia for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Myanmar: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Myanmar in 2026. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2026 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Myanmar.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Myanmar (2026)
Our Myanmar public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the anniversary of a nation's formal separation from another state, or of the founding moment of its sovereignty. Because it commemorates a specific historical event, the date differs from country to country and the name often includes the year. Typical observances include flag raising, military parades, speeches by heads of state, and public concerts. It is frequently the most prominent national holiday on the calendar.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, begins on the new moon between late January and mid February. It is a public holiday in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Korea and in many countries with large Chinese communities. Celebrations last fifteen days and close with the Lantern Festival. Families reunite, exchange red envelopes, honour ancestors and watch lion and dragon dances.
Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day honours a nation's military services and the people who serve in them. The date and the name differ by country: the United Kingdom observes it in late June, Nigeria on 15 January, Pakistan on 6 September and Thailand on 18 January. Typical observances include military parades, air displays, open days at bases and ceremonies recognising veterans and serving personnel.
Myanmar New Year
The Myanmar New Year, known as Thingyan, marks the start of the Burmese calendar and usually falls in mid April. It is one of the longest and most important public holidays in Myanmar, with official closures lasting several days. The festival is best known for its water throwing, understood as washing away the sins and misfortunes of the old year. Traditional foods such as mont lone yay baw are prepared and shared.