Festivals in Myanmar

Myanmar is a Land of Festivals: a festival for every month of the year.
Majority of the festivals are cultural and religious. Most are celebrated nation- wide while a few are distinctly regional.
The dates of the festivals and special events are determined by the
Lunar Calendar.

Festivals

January	- Htamane Festival - Ananda Pagoda Festival (Bagan) - Shwesettaw Pagoda Festival (Minbu, Magway) - Mahamuni Pagoda Festival (Mahamuni Pagoda,Mandalay) - Shwe Oo Min Pagoda Festival (Pindaya, Shan State) - Kachin Manao Festival (Myitkyina, Kachin State) - Naga New Year Festival (Chin State)
February	- Maw-tin-sun Pagoda Festival (Pathein, Ayeyarwaddy Division) - Indawgyi Pagoda Festival (Kachin State) - Pindaya Cave Pagoda Festival (Shan State) - Chinese New Year - Salone Traditional Festival (Myeik Archipelago)
March	- Shwedagon Pagoda Festival (Yangon) - Shwemawdaw Pagoda Festival (Bago) - Shinpyu (Novitialion) Ceremonies
April	- Thingyan (Water) Festival - Myanmar New Year Day - Popa Nat or Spirits' Festival (Mount Popa)
May	- Kason Fullmon Day (Watering of the Sacred Bo Tree Festival) - Taung-yo Torchlight Procession Festival (Pindaya, Shan State)
June	- Nayone Festival of Tipitaka
July	- Waso Fullmoon Day or Dhammasetkya Day
August	- Taungpyone Nats or Spirits' Festival (Taungpyone, Mandalay)
October	- Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival (Inlay Lake, Shan State) - Performing Arts Competition (Yangon) - Thadingyut Festival of Lights - Kyaukse Elephant Dance Festival (Kyaukse, Mandalay) - Shwezigon Pagoda Festival (Bagan)
November	- Tazaungdine Festival of Lights - Kyaik-htiyo Pagoda (Golden Rock) Festival (Kyaik Hto, Mon State) - Hot Air Balloons & Fireworks Festival (Taunggyi, Shan Stale) - Kahtein Thingan (Yellow Robe) Weaving Festival
December	- 9000 Lighting of Candles (Koe Htat Gyi Pagoda, Yangon) - Kayin New Year Day - Christmas Day

Some festivals like Myanmar Traditional Equestrian Festival and Myanmar Traditional Boat Regatta are held in Yangon and Traditional Bullock Cart Festival in Mandalay every 2 or 3 years.