Armed Forces Day
တပ်မတော်နေ့
Details
- Country
Myanmar- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- National Day
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- March 2026
- Long Weekends
- View opportunities
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Reduced Operations
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
- Planning Lead Time
- Start 1 month before
Notes
Military parade in Naypyidaw. Commemorates anti-Japanese resistance in 1945.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Armed Forces Day a public holiday in Myanmar?
- Yes, Armed Forces Day is an official public holiday in Myanmar. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Armed Forces Day 2026?
- Armed Forces Day 2026 falls on March 27, 2026.
- What is Armed Forces Day called locally in Myanmar?
- Armed Forces Day is locally known as "တပ်မတော်နေ့" in Myanmar.
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