Public holidays in Mali, 2026
11 public holidays, 11 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Mali 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 |
| 20 January | Army Day | Tuesday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 26 March | Martyrs' Day | Thursday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 25 May | Jour de l'Afrique | Monday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 25 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Tuesday |
| 22 September | Independence Day | Tuesday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Mali have in 2026?
11 nationwide public holidays, 11 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Mali?
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.