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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.
| National Day ‹See Tfd›အမျိုးသားနေ့ | |
|---|---|
| Observed by |  Myanmar |
| Type | National |
| Significance | Commemorates the anniversary of the first university student strike at Rangoon University in 1920. |
| Date | 10th day after the full moon of Tazaungmon |
| Frequency | Annual |
See also
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edit- ^ "Public Holidays in Myanmar 2023". Myanmar eVisa (Official Government Website). Retrieved 2023-03-03.
- ^ a b Yeni (2005-11-25). "Burma's National Day". The Irrawaddy. Retrieved 2023-03-03.