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Public Holidays in Mali — 2026
Mali observes 14 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Nationwide | |
| Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | Armed Forces Day | Nationwide | |
| Sunday, March 15, 2026 | Leylatoul Qadr (Roughly Date) | Nationwide | |
| Thursday, March 19, 2026 | Korité (Roughly Date) | Nationwide | |
| Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | Martyrs' Day | Nationwide | |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Nationwide | |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Workers' Day | Nationwide | |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | Africa Day | Nationwide | |
| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | Tabaski (Roughly Date) | Nationwide | |
| Thursday, June 25, 2026 | Ashura (Roughly Date) | Nationwide | |
| Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | Mawloud (Roughly Date) | Nationwide | |
| Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Baptism of the Prophet (Roughly Date) | Nationwide | |
| Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | Independence Day | Nationwide | |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 20 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 20 |
| April | 21 |
| May | 18 |
| June | 21 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 20 |
| September | 20 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 22 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Wednesday, January 20, 2027 | Armed Forces Day |
| Friday, March 5, 2027 | Leylatoul Qadr (Roughly Date) |
| Tuesday, March 9, 2027 | Korité (Roughly Date) |
| Thursday, March 25, 2027 | Martyrs' Day |
| Monday, March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Workers' Day |
| Sunday, May 16, 2027 | Tabaski (Roughly Date) |
| Tuesday, May 25, 2027 | Africa Day |
| Monday, June 14, 2027 | Ashura (Roughly Date) |
| Saturday, August 14, 2027 | Mawloud (Roughly Date) |
| Saturday, August 21, 2027 | Baptism of the Prophet (Roughly Date) |
| Wednesday, September 22, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.