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When is Maha Thingyan (Water Festival) 2026?

Maha Thingyan (Water Festival) falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Saturday, April 11, 2026 and the last is Sunday, April 19, 2026, across 1 country.

Maha Thingyan (Water Festival) is a public holiday in Myanmar

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Maha Thingyan (Water Festival) 2026 by country

CountryDateType
🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma)April 11SaturdayPublic holiday
🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma)April 12SundayPublic holiday
🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma)April 13MondayPublic holiday
🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma)April 14TuesdayPublic holiday
🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma)April 15WednesdayPublic holiday
🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma)April 16ThursdayPublic holiday
🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma)April 17FridayPublic holiday
🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma)April 18SaturdayPublic holiday
🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma)April 19SundayPublic holiday

Questions about Maha Thingyan (Water Festival)

When is Maha Thingyan (Water Festival) in 2026?
It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on April 11, April 12, April 13, April 14, April 15 and April 16 and other dates. The table above shows the date for each country.
Which countries celebrate Maha Thingyan (Water Festival)?
Maha Thingyan (Water Festival) is marked in 1 country: Myanmar (Burma).
Is Maha Thingyan (Water Festival) a public holiday?
Yes, it's a public holiday in Myanmar (Burma). Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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