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 | 289 days ago | Public holiday |
| 15 January | John Chilembwe Day | Thursday | 275 days ago | Public holiday |
| 3 March | Martyrs Day | Tuesday | 228 days ago | Public holiday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday | 197 days ago | Public holiday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday | 194 days ago | Public holiday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday | 169 days ago | Public holiday |
| 14 May | Kamuzu Day | Thursday | 156 days ago | Public holiday |
| 6 July | Independence Day | Monday | 103 days ago | Public holiday |
| 15 October | Mother's Day | Thursday | 2 days ago | Public holiday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday | in 69 days | Public holiday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Saturday | in 70 days | Public holiday |
| 28 December | Boxing Day (observed) | Monday | in 72 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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