Malawi Holidays 2026
Complete list of holidays and observances in Malawi for the year 2026.
January
Thu 1
New Year
Public holiday
Thu 15
John Chilembwe Day
Public holiday
February
Wed 18
Ramadan Start (tentative)
Observance Date is tentative and may change.
March
Tue 3
Martyrs' Day
Public holiday
Fri 20
Eid al-Fitr (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
April
Fri 3
Good Friday
Public holiday
Sat 4
Easter Saturday
Public holiday
Mon 6
Easter Monday
Public holiday
May
Fri 1
May Day
Public holiday
Thu 14
Kamuzu Day
Public holiday
July
Mon 6
Independence Day
Public holiday
October
Thu 15
Mother's Day
Public holiday
December
Fri 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday
Sat 26
Boxing Day
Public holiday
Mon 28
Day off for Boxing Day
Public holiday