Myanmar is often still called Burma. The national religion is Buddhism. When will your friends from Burma be busy or thinking about home? When should you be sending them greetings? When can you ask them to give a speech about their national days, which have just passed or are upcoming?
National Days
(This was compiled in Nov 2022. Please check for updates.)
2021JANUARY -
Jan 1 New Year's Day (Saturday)
4 Independence Day (Tuesday)
FEB
Feb 12 National Day (Saturday) and FEB 14 Monday in lieu
MAR
Peasants' Day
Mar 27 Sunday Armed Forces Day (called Tatmadaw day, and Mar 28 Monday in lieu)
APR
13-16 Water Festival
17 Burmese New Year
MAY 1 and 2 (Sunday, and Monday in lieu)
May 16 Buddha's Birthday (Full Moon day of Kasong)
JUN - None
JUL
Jul 13 Beginning of Buddhist Lent
July 19 Martyr's Day
AUG - None
SEPT
OCT
Oct 24 Deepavali (or called Diwali) subject to change
NOV
Nov 18 National Day
DEC
25 Xmas Sunday
31 New Year Saturday
Useful Websites
https://publicholidays.asia/myanmar/2022-dates/
https://www.officeholidays.com/countries/myanmar/2022
About the Author of this blog, Author Angela Lansbury
BIOGRAPHY
Angela Lansbury B A Hons ACG ALB PM5 EH5 DL5 VC5
The Author of several books, including Etiquette For Every Occasion. Wedding Speeches & Toasts. How to be the Best Man. Quick Quotations. Who Said What When.
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