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 | 246 days ago | Public holiday |
| 15 January | John Chilembwe Day | Thursday | 232 days ago | Public holiday |
| 3 March | Martyrs Day | Tuesday | 185 days ago | Public holiday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday | 154 days ago | Public holiday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday | 151 days ago | Public holiday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday | 126 days ago | Public holiday |
| 14 May | Kamuzu Day | Thursday | 113 days ago | Public holiday |
| 6 July | Independence Day | Monday | 60 days ago | Public holiday |
| 15 October | Mother's Day | Thursday | in 41 days | Public holiday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday | in 112 days | Public holiday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Saturday | in 113 days | Public holiday |
| 28 December | Boxing Day (observed) | Monday | in 115 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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