Burma (Myanmar) FAQ

What public holidays are celebrated in Burma?

Jan 4 Independence Day
Feb 12 Union Day
Mar 2 Peasants' Day
Mar 26 Full Moon of Tabaung
Mar 27 Armed Forces Day
Apr 13 Maha Thingyan (Water Festival)
Apr 17 Myanmar New Year
May 1 Labour Day
May 25 Full Moon of Kason
Jul 19 Martyr's Day
Jul 22 Full Moon of Waso (Beginning of Buddhist Lent)
Oct 21 Full Moon of Thadingyut (End of Buddhist Lent)
Nov 18 Full Moon of Tasaungmon
Dec 8 National Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day

Please note these dates are for 2013. For a current list of public holidays go to: http://www.worldtravelguide.net/myanmar/public-holidays

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