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Malawi Public Holidays 2026

Complete list of public holidays — nationwide & regional

2025 2026 2027
Malawi observes 12 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Of these, 2 fall on a weekend this particular year, which leaves 10 on working days — a detail worth checking, since holidays that land on a Saturday or Sunday are not always compensated with a day off in lieu. There are 3 clear "bridge day" opportunities this year — where a public holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, so taking the single adjoining day off turns it into a four-day weekend. The calendar opens with New Year's Day on Thursday 1 January and closes with Boxing Day on Saturday 26 December.

Nationwide Holidays 2026

12 holidays
🇩🇪 Public Holidays for all of Malawi
1 Jan 2026 Thu New Year's Day Nationwide
15 Jan 2026 Thu John Chilembwe Day Nationwide
3 Mar 2026 Tue Martyrs' Day Nationwide
3 Apr 2026 Fri Good Friday Nationwide
6 Apr 2026 Mon Easter Monday Nationwide
1 May 2026 Fri Labour Day Nationwide
14 Jun 2026 Sun Freedom Day (Kamuzu Day) Nationwide
6 Jul 2026 Mon Independence Day (Republic Day 1964) Nationwide
7 Jul 2026 Tue Independence Day Holiday Nationwide
16 Oct 2026 Fri Mother's Day Nationwide
25 Dec 2026 Fri Christmas Day Nationwide
26 Dec 2026 Sat Boxing Day Nationwide

Regional Holidays 2026

by region