Karen New Year, also Kayin New Year, is a public holiday in Myanmar, and it is observed on the first day of Pyatho, the 10th month in the Burmese calendar. The celebration date varies in the Gregorian calendar, but it usually falls in December or January.
There are over 100 ethnic groups in Myanmar, and the Karen constitute is the third largest one, which makes up about 7% of the population in Myanmar. Karen New Year is one of the important festivals that the Karen people celebrate.
Karen New Year marks the end of the harvest of one rice harvest, and the celebrations typically involve music, food, and dancing.
The following is the list of Karen New Year in Myanmar from 2022 to 2025.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Karen New Year | Jan 02, 2022 | Sunday |
| Karen New Year | Dec 22, 2022 | Thursday |
| Karen New Year | Jan 11, 2024 | Thursday |
| Karen New Year | Dec 30, 2024 | Monday |
| Karen New Year | Dec 19, 2025 | Friday |
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