Home › Malawi
Public Holidays in Malawi — 2026
Malawi observes 11 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 | |
| Thursday, January 15, 2026 | John Chilembwe Day | Nationwide | |
| Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | Martyrs' Day | Nationwide | |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Nationwide | |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Nationwide | |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Nationwide | |
| Thursday, May 14, 2026 | President Kamuzu Banda's Birthday | Nationwide | |
| Monday, July 6, 2026 | Independence Day | Nationwide | |
| Thursday, October 15, 2026 | Mother's Day | Nationwide | |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Nationwide | |
| Monday, December 28, 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 20 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 21 |
| April | 20 |
| May | 19 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 21 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Friday, January 15, 2027 | John Chilembwe Day |
| Wednesday, March 3, 2027 | Martyrs' Day |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Monday, March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Monday, May 3, 2027 | Labour Day |
| Friday, May 14, 2027 | President Kamuzu Banda's Birthday |
| Tuesday, July 6, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Friday, October 15, 2027 | Mother's Day |
| Monday, December 27, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Monday, December 27, 2027 | St. Stephen's 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.