Myanmar Public Holidays 2027
Planning dates for Myanmar in 2027. Check the data status for coverage, pending announcements and regional differences. Download the dates listed below as ICS.
Myanmar Public Holidays 2027 — Full List
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
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| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Fixed holiday |
| Jan 4 | Monday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| Feb 12 | Friday | Union Day | National holiday |
| Mar 2 | Tuesday | Peasants' Day | Fixed holiday |
| Mar 22 | Monday | Full Moon of Tabaung | Planning date; government confirmation pending |
| 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 20 | Thursday | Full Moon of Kason | Buddhist holiday; provisional until annual announcement |
| Jul 19 | Monday | Martyrs Day | National holiday — General Aung San and colleagues |
| 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: 2026-10-03.
Calendar coverage
Partial planning list. The Tabaung date was corrected against timeanddate; unverified Waso, Thadingyut, Tazaungmone and National Day dates have been withheld. The complete government 2027 schedule and Thingyan extension remain unverified.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This page lists 16 distinct dates for 2027. This is a partial list; remaining festival dates are awaiting verification. Partial planning list. The Tabaung date was corrected against timeanddate; unverified Waso, Thadingyut, Tazaungmone and National Day dates have been withheld. The complete government 2027 schedule and Thingyan extension remain unverified.
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The final 2027 festival schedule has not been verified. Confirm dates with the linked authority before planning leave.
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The status widget at the top of this page automatically detects today's date using Asia/Rangoon timezone and checks only the 2027 dates listed on this page; it cannot determine holiday status for a different year.
Long weekends in 2027
Calculated from the holidays listed on this page and a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Regional schedules and employer rules may differ.
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