Myanmar New Year
နှစ်ဆန်းတစ်ရက်နေ့
Details
- Country
Myanmar- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- April 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 3 months before
Notes
First day of the new Myanmar calendar year, following Thingyan. Traditionally a day of merit-making and charity.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Myanmar New Year a public holiday in Myanmar?
- Yes, Myanmar New Year is an official public holiday in Myanmar. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Myanmar New Year 2026?
- Myanmar New Year 2026 falls on April 17, 2026.
- What is Myanmar New Year called locally in Myanmar?
- Myanmar New Year is locally known as "နှစ်ဆန်းတစ်ရက်နေ့" in Myanmar.