World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Malawi, 2026
Holiday dates12vs 2025: +0
On weekdays11not on the weekend
On the weekend1weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days4
World rank161 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Thu | John Chilembwe Day |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Tue | Martyrs Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Labour Day |
| May 14, 2026 | Thu | Kamuzu Day |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Mon | Independence Day |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Thu | Mother's Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Boxing Day |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Mon | Boxing Day (observed) |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | Labour Day |
| Jul 4, 2026 – Jul 6, 2026 | 3 days | Independence Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 | 4 days | Christmas Day・Boxing Day・Boxing Day (observed) |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Boxing Day (observed)
- − Independence Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.