Public holidays in Malawi, 2026
11 public holidays, 11 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Malawi drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Day on Friday 25 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 15 January | John Chilembwe Day | Thursday |
| 3 March | Martyrs' Day | Tuesday |
| 20 March | Eid al Fitri | Friday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 14 May | Kamuzu Day | Thursday |
| 6 July | Independence Day | Monday |
| 15 October | Mother's Day | Thursday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Malawi have in 2026?
11 nationwide public holidays, 11 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Malawi?
Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.