World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Malawi, 2027
Holiday dates14vs 2026: +2
On weekdays11not on the weekend
On the weekend3weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days7
World rank100 / 245median 14 days
All public holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Fri | John Chilembwe Day |
| Mar 3, 2027 | Wed | Martyrs Day |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Labour Day |
| May 3, 2027 | Mon | Labour Day (observed) |
| May 14, 2027 | Fri | Kamuzu Day |
| Jul 6, 2027 | Tue | Independence Day |
| Oct 15, 2027 | Fri | Mother's Day |
| Dec 25, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2027 | Sun (weekend) | Boxing Day |
| Dec 27, 2027 | Mon | Christmas Day (observed) |
| Dec 28, 2027 | Tue | Boxing Day (observed) |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2027
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 3, 2027 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
| Jan 15, 2027 – Jan 17, 2027 | 3 days | John Chilembwe Day |
| Mar 26, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2027 – May 3, 2027 | 3 days | Labour Day・Labour Day (observed) |
| May 14, 2027 – May 16, 2027 | 3 days | Kamuzu Day |
| Oct 15, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027 | 3 days | Mother's Day |
| Dec 25, 2027 – Dec 28, 2027 | 4 days | Christmas Day・Boxing Day・Christmas Day (observed)・Boxing Day (observed) |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2026
- + Christmas Day (observed)
- + Labour Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2027 →
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.