Naypyitaw Sets March Dates for Assembly as Military Consolidates Post-Coup Rule

Myanmar’s military regime confirms the new parliament will convene in mid-March 2026, solidifying power for the USDP after widely condemned general elections.

By: AXL Media

Published: Feb 24, 2026, 7:50 AM EST

Source: Information for this report was sourced from The Diplomat

Scheduling the Legislative Calendar in Naypyitaw

The Myanmar military regime officially confirmed on Monday that the first sessions of the third parliament will begin on March 16, 2026. According to announcements released by the National Defense and Security Council, the schedule is staggered to organize the various levels of government. The Pyithu Hluttaw (Lower House) is slated to meet first on March 16, followed by the Amyotha Hluttaw (Upper House) on March 18.

State and regional assemblies are expected to follow suit on March 20. These dates establish a rapid timeline for the regime to finalize its transition from a direct military junta to what it characterizes as a "civilian-led" administration. Sources in the capital report that the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party has already mobilized its representatives, instructing winning candidates to arrive in Naypyitaw early next month for preparatory briefings.

The Domination of the USDP and Electoral Results

The upcoming assembly follows a series of elections held between December 2025 and late January 2026, which were conducted while the country remained mired in civil war. Official results from the Union Election Commission indicate a landslide victory for the USDP, which secured 231 seats in the Lower House and 108 in the Upper House. This total of 339 seats, when combined with the 25 percent of seats constitutionally reserved for military appointees, ensures the generals maintain an unassailable majority.

The absence of the National League for Democracy (NLD), which was dissolved by the junta-appointed election commission last year, left the field largely open to pro-military proxies. While smaller parties like the National Unity Party and various ethnic minority factions secured a handful of seats, they lack the numbers to offer any meaningful opposition or legislative oversight.