Public holidays in Malawi 2026
11 national holidays · 2027
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 01 Jan | New Year's Day | public holiday |
| Thu 15 Jan | John Chilembwe Day | public holiday |
| Tue 03 Mar | Martyrs' Day | public holiday |
| Fri 20 Mar | Eid al Fitri † | public holiday |
| Fri 03 Apr | Good Friday | public holiday |
| Mon 06 Apr | Easter Monday | public holiday |
| Fri 01 May | Labour Day | public holiday |
| Thu 14 May | Kamuzu Day | public holiday |
| Mon 06 Jul | Independence Day | public holiday |
| Thu 15 Oct | Mother's Day | public holiday |
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Day | public holiday |
† Other public-holiday databases disagree on this date; please confirm it with an official source.
Other sources also list: Mon 28 Dec – St. Stephen's Day.
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