Holidays in Malawi
In Malawi, there are 12 holidays: 11 public holidays, 1 observance holidays. The next holiday in Malawi is Mother's Day (Public Holiday), in 3 months on 15 October 2026.
- Public Holidays are official days off recognized by the government.
- Observance Holidays are days of significance but not official holidays.
| Name | Native Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
New Year's Day Public Holiday | New Year's Day | 01 Jan 2026 6 months ago |
John Chilembwe Day Public Holiday | John Chilembwe Day | 15 Jan 2026 6 months ago |
Martyrs' Day Public Holiday | Martyrs' Day | 03 Mar 2026 4 months ago |
Eid al Fitri Public Holiday | Eid al Fitri | 20 Mar 2026 4 months ago |
Public Holiday | Good Friday | 03 Apr 2026 3 months ago |
Easter Sunday Observance Holiday | Easter Sunday | 05 Apr 2026 3 months ago |
Easter Monday Public Holiday | Easter Monday | 06 Apr 2026 3 months ago |
Public Holiday | Labour Day | 01 May 2026 2 months ago |
Kamuzu Day Public Holiday | Kamuzu Day | 14 May 2026 2 months ago |
Independence Day Public Holiday | Independence Day | 06 Jul 2026 2 days ago |
Mother's Day Public Holiday | Mother's Day | 15 Oct 2026 in 3 months |
Christmas Day Public Holiday | Christmas Day | 25 Dec 2026 in 6 months |