Malawi public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Malawi): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 11
- On a weekend
- 0
- Long weekends
- 5
Malawi public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 15 | Thursday | John Chilembwe Day |
| March 3 | Tuesday | Martyrs' Day |
| March 20 | Friday | Eid al Fitri |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Kamuzu Day |
| July 6 | Monday | Independence Day |
| October 15 | Thursday | Mother's Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- January 15 – January 184 days off · if you take Friday January 16 off
- February 28 – March 34 days off · if you take Monday March 2 off
- March 20 – March 223 days off
- April 3 – April 64 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 14 – May 174 days off · if you take Friday May 15 off
- July 4 – July 63 days off
- October 15 – October 184 days off · if you take Friday October 16 off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Malawi have in 2026?
Malawi has 11 public holidays in 2026; 0 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Malawi?
Next public holiday (Malawi): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Malawi has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 5 more if you take one bridge day off.