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Holidays in Malawi

Every public, bank and school holiday in Malawi for 2026 and 2027, with long weekends and festival days marked.

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Malawi has 12 holidays in 2026: 11 public, 1 observance.

11public and bank holidays in 2026
1long weekends left in 2026
1festival in our guide
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Year at a glance

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20262027
All12Public11Observance1
January
115
February
March
320
April
356
May
114
June
July
6
August
September
October
15
November
December
25
Public or bank holidayObservance, school or optionalToday

January 2026

  1. New Year's Day
    Public
    Passed
  2. John Chilembwe Day
    Public
    Passed

March 2026

  1. Martyrs' Day
    Public
    Passed
  2. Eid al Fitri
    Public
    Passed

April 2026

  1. Good Friday
    Public
    Passed
  2. Easter Sunday
    Observance
    Passed
  3. Easter Monday
    Public
    Passed

May 2026

  1. Labour Day
    Public
    Passed
  2. Kamuzu Day
    Public
    Passed

July 2026

  1. Independence Day
    Public
    Passed

October 2026

  1. Mother's Day
    Public
    Passed

December 2026

  1. Christmas Day
    PublicLong weekend
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Festivals in Malawi

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