Burma festivals and events 2028: dates

Festivals and events in Burma in 2028: the dates of each one and what it means for your trip — celebrations, closures, high prices and when to book ahead.

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Thingyan (Water Festival) 2028

Book ahead
April 2028

Burmese new year water festival (mid-April). The whole country slows down for several days.

Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival 2028

Celebration
September–October 2028 · approximate dates

Inle Lake's grand festival with a golden royal barge and leg-rowers. Lunar dates, usually Sep–Oct.

About 18 days in the Burmese month of Thadingyut (September–October), ending around its full moon.

Thadingyut (Festival of Lights) 2028

Celebration
2–4 Oct 2028 (approx., may be a day off)

Lights and lanterns mark the end of Buddhist Lent. Lunar dates, usually October.

Three days around the full moon of Thadingyut, the 7th Burmese month, which ends Buddhist Lent (in October).

Tazaungdaing (Festival of Lights) 2028

Celebration
29 Oct – 2 Nov 2028 (approx., may be a day off)

Hot-air balloon competitions, dazzling in Taunggyi near Inle Lake. Lunar date, usually November.

Full moon of Tazaungmon, the 8th Burmese month (in November); Taunggyi's balloons fly in the days before.