Union Day (Myanmar)

Union Day
ပြည်ထောင်စုနေ့
Observed by Myanmar
TypeNational
Significancecommemorates the Panglong Agreement in 1947
Date12 February
FrequencyAnnual

Union Day (Burmese: ပြည်ထောင်စုနေ့) is a public holiday in Myanmar, marking the anniversary of the historic Panglong Agreement in 1947. This day was crucial for Myanmar's independent because it united the upper and lower parts of Myanmar.

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