
National DayHighest
Martyrs' Day
အာဇာနည်နေ့
Details
- Country
Myanmar
- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- National Day
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- July 2026
- Long Weekends
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Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Offices Closed
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
- Planning Lead Time
- Start 1 month before
Notes
Commemorates the assassination of General Aung San and other leaders in 1947. Day of national mourning.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Martyrs' Day a public holiday in Myanmar?
- Yes, Martyrs' Day is an official public holiday in Myanmar. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Martyrs' Day 2026?
- Martyrs' Day 2026 falls on July 19, 2026.
- What is Martyrs' Day called locally in Myanmar?
- Martyrs' Day is locally known as "အာဇာနည်နေ့" in Myanmar.

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