Public Holidays in Myanmar in 2020

DatePublic Holiday
Jan 01International New Year Day
Jan 06Independence Day
Feb 12Union Day
Mar 02Peasants Day
Mar 08 & 09Full moon Day of Tabaung
Mar 27Myanmar Armed Forces Day
Apr 10 -17Myanmar New Year (Thingyan Festival)
May 01Labour Day
May 06Full moon Day of Kasone
May 23 or 24*Eid
Jul 19 & 20Martyrs Day
Aug 03Full moon Day of Waso
Oct 29 – Nov 02Full Moon Day of Thadingyut
Nov 08 – 09Myanmar Election
Nov 14*Diwali
Nov 27 – 30Tazaungdaing Holiday
Dec 09Myanmar National Day
Dec 25Christmas Day

* Eid & Diwali are announced separately via state-owned newspapers closer to event as the dates are determined by the cycle of the moon

Note: If the Public Holiday is on Saturday or Sunday, it will not replace to another working day.