Myanmar Independence Day
Myanmar Independence Day is held on January 4. It is celebrates the independence of Myanmar from the United Kingdom in 1948. This event in the first decade of the month January is annual. 
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The date celebrates Myanmar's Declaration of Independence from British rule on 4 January 1948. The British East India Company seized control of the administration of Myanmar after three Anglo-Burmese Wars in the 19th century, and the country became a British colony. After a brief Japanese occupation, Myanmar was reconquered by the Allies and gained independence in 1948.
Festivals and traditional activities are held across the country to celebrate the date. The capital, Yangon is festooned in patriotic colours to mark the festivities. Men and women may wear the nation dress of Burma, which consists of a collarless shirt and skirt.
Similar holidays and events, festivals and interesting facts
Bo Aung Kyaw Day in Myanmar on December 20
Teachers' Day in Thailand on January 16
Union Day in Myanmar on February 12
Magha Puja on February 12 (Full moon, 3rd Thai lunar month);
Children's Day in Myanmar on February 13
Peasants' Day in Myanmar on March 2
Global day of prayer for Burma on March 9