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Like certain countries, Myanmar follows a 12-month lunar calendar. This makes most of the old holidays and festivals fall on different dates on the Gregorian calendar each year. In recent years, there are also a few holidays that follows the Gregorian calendar. Overall, the festivals are enjoyable affairs in Myanmar. Common features are pwes, music and Burmese boxing. Here's a list of some of Myanmar's holidays and festivals.

January/February

Independence Day
Union Day

February/March

Shwedagon Festival
Peasants' Day/Armed Forces Day

April/May

Buddha's Birthday
Workers' Day

June/July

Buddhist Lent
Martyrs' Day

July/August

Wagaung Festival

September/October

Boat Races
Thadingyut

October/November

Tazaungmon
Kahtein
National Day

November/December

Nadaw
Christmas

December/January

Kayin New Year
Ananda Festival

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