Thingyan Water Festival Myanmar
“Myanmar's Buddhist New Year — 4-5 days of water throwing, similar to Thai Songkran”
Thingyan is Myanmar's Buddhist New Year water festival — 4-5 days of nationwide water throwing (similar to Thai Songkran). April 13-16 or 17. Yangon has organised water pavilions (pandals). Mandalay has more traditional celebration. Preceded by strict Buddhist observance days.
Upcoming dates
April 13-16 or 17 fixed every year. Buddhist New Year day is April 17 or 18. Full holiday period April 13-20.
Booking + planning tips
- ✓Note: Check Myanmar entry requirements — situation has been complex 2021+
- ✓Book Yangon hotels 2-3 months ahead
- ✓Waterproof phone case essential — you WILL be soaked
- ✓Water pavilions (pandals) in Yangon are the main organized celebrations
- ✓Mandalay has more traditional Burmese celebration
- ✓Airports operate but domestic transport limited April 13-17
- ✓Some businesses closed 5-7 days for full New Year period
Book hotels for Thingyan Water Festival Myanmar 2027
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