Malawi public holidays 2026
National public holidays in Malawi. Regional/subdivision holidays are not included.
2026 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 15, 2026 | Thursday | John Chilembwe Day |
| March 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Martyrs Day |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14, 2026 | Thursday | Kamuzu Day |
| July 6, 2026 | Monday | Independence Day |
| October 15, 2026 | Thursday | Mother's Day |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
| December 28, 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day (observed) |
2027 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| January 15, 2027 | Friday | John Chilembwe Day |
| March 3, 2027 | Wednesday | Martyrs Day |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Labour Day |
| May 3, 2027 | Monday | Labour Day (observed) |
| May 14, 2027 | Friday | Kamuzu Day |
| July 6, 2027 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| October 15, 2027 | Friday | Mother's Day |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Boxing Day |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | Christmas Day (observed) |
| December 28, 2027 | Tuesday | Boxing Day (observed) |
Weekend days: Saturday and Sunday. Coverage: 2010–2040. Source: python-holidays (MIT), national public holidays.
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FAQ
How many public holidays does Malawi have in 2026?
12 weekday and weekend holiday dates are listed for 2026, in addition to weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
What days are weekends for Malawi?
Weekend days are Saturday and Sunday.
When is the next Malawi holiday?
Mother's Day on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
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