Myanmar to have 34 public holidays in 2027, including nine-day Thingyan break

Myanmar to have 34 public holidays in 2027, including nine-day Thingyan break
Published 31 October 2026

Myanmar will have a total of 34 public holidays in the 2027 calendar year, including a nine-day break for the traditional Thingyan New Year celebrations, according to an announcement published in the State Gazette.

The Union Government has officially announced the public holidays for offices across the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in 2027 in accordance with Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.

The announced public holidays are as follows: January 1: International New Year's Day, January 4: Independence Day, January 8: Karen New Year, February 7: Chinese New Year, February 12: Union Day, March 1 and 2: Peasants' Day holidays, March 22: Full Moon Day of Tabaung, March 27: Armed Forces Day, April 10–18: Myanmar New Year (Thingyan) holidays, May 1: Labour Day, May 20 and 21: Full Moon Day of Kason holidays, July 18: Full Moon Day of Waso, July 19: Martyrs' Day, October 14–16: Thadingyut holidays, November 13: Full Moon Day of Tazaungmone, November 22 and 23: National Victory Day holidays, December 25: Christmas Day, December 27 and 28: Karen New Year holidays.

In addition, one public holiday each will be granted for Eid al-Adha and Deepavali. The government will announce the respective dates separately.

Meanwhile, holidays for banks will be announced by the relevant authorities, according to the announcement.