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National Day (Myanmar)

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National Day
အမျိုးသားနေ့
Observed by Myanmar
TypeNational
SignificanceCommemorates the anniversary of the first university student strike at Rangoon University in 1920.
Date10th day after the full moon of Tazaungmon
FrequencyAnnual

National Day (Burmese: အမျိုးသားနေ့) is a public holiday in Myanmar, marking the anniversary of the first university student strike at Rangoon University in 1920.[1][2] The date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar, occurring on the 10th day following the full moon of Tazaungmon.[2] In Myanmar, National Day differs from Independence Day, which is marked on 4 January.

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References

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  1. ^ "Public Holidays in Myanmar 2023". Myanmar eVisa (Official Government Website). Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  2. ^ a b Yeni (2005-11-25). "Burma's National Day". The Irrawaddy. Retrieved 2023-03-03.