Public holidays in Malawi, 2027
12 public holidays, 10 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Malawi drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: New Year's Day on Friday 1 January.
2027 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Friday |
| 15 January | John Chilembwe Day | Friday |
| 3 March | Martyrs' Day | Wednesday |
| 9 March | Eid al Fitri | Tuesday |
| 26 March | Good Friday | Friday |
| 29 March | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Saturday |
| 3 May | Labour Day | Monday |
| 14 May | Kamuzu Day | Friday |
| 6 July | Independence Day | Tuesday |
| 15 October | Mother's Day | Friday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Malawi have in 2027?
12 nationwide public holidays, 10 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Malawi?
New Year's Day, on Friday 1 January 2027.
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.