Public holidays in Malawi 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| 15 January | Thursday | John Chilembwe Day | Public |
| 3 March | Tuesday | Martyrs' Day | Public |
| 20 March | Friday | Eid al Fitri estimated | Public |
| 3 April | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| 5 April | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 6 April | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| 1 May | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| 14 May | Thursday | Kamuzu Day | Public |
| 6 July | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| 15 October | Thursday | Mother's Day | Public |
| 25 December | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Source: date-holidays (commenthol/date-holidays) (ISC (code) / CC BY 3.0 (data)), imported 2026-10-21. National holidays only; “observance” days are not usually days off. Check official government announcements for last-minute changes.