Shwedagon Pagoda

Shwedagon Pagoda
Myanmar

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

OFFICIAL GAZETTED DAYS FOR 2013

4th January

Independence Day
Celebrations arranged by the government in Naypyidaw and across the whole country. Ceremonies are very early at 0420 am and can usually not be attended by the public. All government offices and markets are closed.

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12th Feburary

Union Day
Celebrations arranged by the government in Naypyidaw and across the whole country. Mostly early morning. All offices and markets are closed.

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2nd March

Peasants' Day
Held in honour of the country’s largest productive workforce. Celebrate in the whole country.

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26th March

Full Moon of Tabaung

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27th March

Armed Forces Day

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13th-16th April

Maha Thingyan (Water Festival)

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17th April

Myanmar New Year

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1st May

Labour Day

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25th May

Full Moon of Kason (Buddha's Birthday)

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19th July

Martyrs' Day

The day of the assassination of General Aung San and other ministers. 
Early morning (private) memorial services at the monument near Shwedagon Pagoda.

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22th July

Full moon of waso(Beginning of Buddhism lent)

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21st October

Full Moon of Thadingyut (End of Buddhist Lent)

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18th November

Full Moon of Tazaungmone

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8th December

National Day

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25th December

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