Myanmar Public Holidays
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In The Republic Of The Union Of Myanmar,
All Governmemt Offices Hours are: From 9:30 Hours to 16:30 Hours.
All Banks Hours are: From 9:30 Hours to 15:30 Hours.
On Pay Day (Banks Hours): From 8:30 Hours to 14:30 Hours.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday name | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4 | Wednesday |
Independence Day |
Public Holiday |
| Feb 12 | Sunday |
Union Day |
Public Holiday |
| Feb 24 | Friday |
Maha Shivaratri |
Hindu Holiday |
| Mar 2 | Thursday |
Peasants' Day |
Public Holiday |
| Mar 12 | Sunday |
Full Moon Day of Tabaung |
Public Holiday |
| Mar 13 | Monday |
Holi |
Hindu Holiday |
| Mar 20 | Monday |
March equinox |
Season |
| Mar 27 | Monday |
Armed Forces' Day |
Public Holiday |
| Apr 13 | Thursday |
Maha Thingyan (Water Festival) |
Public Holiday |
| Apr 14 | Friday |
Maha Thingyan (Water Festival) |
Public Holiday |
| Apr 15 | Saturday |
Maha Thingyan (Water Festival) |
Public Holiday |
| Apr 16 | Sunday |
Maha Thingyan (Water Festival) |
Public Holiday |
| Apr 17 | Monday |
Kayin New Year Day |
Public Holiday |
| May 1 | Monday |
Labor Day / May Day |
Public Holiday |
| Jun 21 | Wednesday |
June Solstice |
Season |
| Jul 19 | Wednesday |
Martyrs' Day |
Public Holiday |
| Aug 7 | Monday |
Raksha Bandhan |
Hindu Holiday |
| Aug 14 | Monday |
Janmashtami |
Hindu Holiday |
| Aug 25 | Friday |
Ganesh Chaturthi |
Hindu Holiday |
| Sep 21 | Thursday |
Navaratri |
Hindu Holiday |
| Sep 22 | Friday |
September equinox |
Season |
| Sep 30 | Saturday |
Dussehra |
Hindu Holiday |
| Dec 21 | Thursday |
December Solstice |
Season |
| Dec 25 | Monday |
Christmas Day |
Public Holiday |
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Under Burmese law, insulting religion is a prosecutable offence. Insulting religion is a broad term, and can include any disrespectful depiction or image (including tattoos) of Buddha or other religious representation, or wearing any tattoo of Buddha anywhere below the waist.
The currency of Myanmar (Burma) is the Burmese Kyat, You should expect to rely on cash for most of your stay; preferably US dollars. Once in country it’s easy to exchange US dollars into Kyats and exchange rates are generally fair
Myanmar has a tropical monsoon climate. It is characterized by strong monsoon influences, has a considerable amount of sun, a high rate of rainfall, and high humidity that makes it sometimes feel quite uncomfortable. There are three distinct seasons in Myanmar: The cold , dry season, and wet season
The vast majority of people in Myanmar are friendly and helpful, In all the areas that foreigners are allowed to visit, Myanmar is very safe in terms of personal security: incidents of crime against foreigners are extremely low and Yangon is considered to be one of Asia’s safest large cities, with no areas that need to be avoided.
Most medical facilities in Burma are inadequate for even routine medical care. In an emergency, you would likely need to be medically evacuated to a hospital outside Burma. Medical evacuation from Burma is expensive and is most often transacted in cash
Most foreign nationals require a visa to enter Myanmar, You should apply for your visa at a Burmese embassy or consulate abroad before you arrive in Burma, Tourist visas are valid for 28 days
The government has encouraged tourism in the country Since 1992, Although the the infrastruture are still very poor, the foreigner find very difficult to travel in country by train or by bus, the airlines are too expensive for even a short distance.
The most popular destinations for visitors are Mandalay and Yangon, Ancient Bagan, the nature of Inle Lake, Hpa An and other sites in the Southern Myanmar, also the beauty of the South Coast.
