Myanmar Public Holidays 2027
Complete list of all Myanmar public holidays 2027 with dates, day of week, and official names. Download .ics for calendar apps.
Myanmar Public Holidays 2027 — Full List
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4 | Monday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| Feb 12 | Friday | Union Day | National holiday |
| Mar 13 | Saturday | Full Moon of Tabaung | Lunar; date approximate |
| Mar 27 | Saturday | Armed Forces Day | Resistance Day; national holiday |
| Apr 12 | Monday | Water Festival (Thingyan) — Day 1 | New Year festival |
| Apr 13 | Tuesday | Water Festival (Thingyan) — Day 2 | New Year festival |
| Apr 14 | Wednesday | Water Festival (Thingyan) — Day 3 | New Year festival |
| Apr 15 | Thursday | Water Festival (Thingyan) — Day 4 | New Year festival |
| Apr 16 | Friday | Water Festival (Thingyan) — Day 5 | New Year festival |
| Apr 17 | Saturday | Myanmar New Year | Buddhist New Year |
| May 1 | Saturday | Workers Day | International Labour Day |
| May 1 | Saturday | Full Moon of Kason | Buddhist holiday; lunar, date approximate |
| Jun 30 | Wednesday | Full Moon of Waso | Buddhist Lent begins; lunar, date approximate |
| Jul 19 | Monday | Martyrs Day | National holiday — General Aung San and colleagues |
| Oct 7 | Thursday | Full Moon of Thadingyut | Festival of Lights; lunar, date approximate |
| Nov 5 | Friday | Full Moon of Tazaungmone | Tazaungdaing Festival; lunar, date approximate |
| Nov 9 | Tuesday | National Day | National holiday |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public holiday |
* Lunar-based Buddhist holiday dates are approximate and may vary by one day depending on official moon-sighting announcements. Last updated: 2026-06-20.
About Myanmar Public Holidays
Myanmar's public holiday calendar blends national civil observances with Buddhist lunar holidays, reflecting the country's deep Theravada Buddhist heritage and its modern national identity. Fixed-date holidays such as Independence Day (January 4), Union Day (February 12), Armed Forces Day (March 27), Workers Day (May 1), Martyrs Day (July 19), National Day (November 9), and Christmas Day (December 25) appear on the same calendar date each year. These are officially gazetted by the Myanmar government and observed nationwide with closures of government offices, banks, and most businesses.
Buddhist lunar holidays — including the Full Moon days of Tabaung, Kason, Waso, Thadingyut, and Tazaungmone — follow the traditional Myanmar lunar calendar and therefore fall on different Gregorian dates each year. The dates shown for 2027 are calculated approximations; the Myanmar government confirms exact dates in advance through official gazette announcements. The most culturally significant holiday period is the Thingyan Water Festival in April, a multi-day celebration marking the Buddhist New Year during which water is splashed as a symbol of washing away the sins and misfortunes of the previous year. The festival typically spans four to five days, followed immediately by Myanmar New Year, creating one of the longest holiday periods in Southeast Asia.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Myanmar has approximately 26 public holidays in 2027, including fixed-date civil holidays such as Independence Day, Union Day, Armed Forces Day, Workers Day, Martyrs Day, and Christmas Day, as well as several lunar-based Buddhist holidays whose dates shift each year. The Water Festival (Thingyan) spans multiple days, making Myanmar one of the countries with the most consecutive public holiday days in Southeast Asia.
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Myanmar Independence Day falls on January 4, 2027 (Monday). It commemorates Myanmar's independence from British colonial rule on January 4, 1948, and is one of the most important national holidays celebrated across the country with flag-raising ceremonies and cultural events.
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The status widget at the top of this page automatically detects today's date using Asia/Rangoon timezone and checks against the official 2027 holiday list.