Malawi public holidays 2026
Official non-working public holidays in Malawi, 2026.
Malawi, 2026
12 public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Weekday | When | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday | 247 days ago | Public holiday |
| 15 January | John Chilembwe Day | Thursday | 233 days ago | Public holiday |
| 3 March | Martyrs Day | Tuesday | 186 days ago | Public holiday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday | 155 days ago | Public holiday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday | 152 days ago | Public holiday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday | 127 days ago | Public holiday |
| 14 May | Kamuzu Day | Thursday | 114 days ago | Public holiday |
| 6 July | Independence Day | Monday | 61 days ago | Public holiday |
| 15 October | Mother's Day | Thursday | in 40 days | Public holiday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday | in 111 days | Public holiday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Saturday | in 112 days | Public holiday |
| 28 December | Boxing Day (observed) | Monday | in 114 days | Observed day off |
Working days in 2026
- Working days in 2026: 250
- Free days in 2026: 115
- Public holidays in 2026: 12
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