Public Holidays in Malawi
Malawi observes 11 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Malawi
- Mother's DayThursday, October 15, 2026
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
- New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027
- John Chilembwe DayFriday, January 15, 2027
- Martyrs' DayWednesday, March 3, 2027
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 15 | Thursday | John Chilembwe Day | Public |
| Mar 3 | Tuesday | Martyrs' Day | Public |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al Fitri | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 14 | Thursday | Kamuzu Day | Public |
| Jul 6 | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 15 | Thursday | Mother's Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026