Calendars
Public holidays in Malawi 2026
12 public holidays; 11 fall on a working day. The weekend in Malawi is Saturday and Sunday.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Thursday | John Chilembwe Day |
| Tuesday | Martyrs Day |
| Friday | Good Friday |
| Monday | Easter Monday |
| Friday | Labour Day |
| Thursday | Kamuzu Day |
| Monday | Independence Day |
| Thursday | Mother's Day |
| Friday | Christmas Day |
| Saturday | Boxing Dayweekend |
| Monday | Boxing Dayobserved |
Notes
Observed means the day off is moved, usually to the next Monday, because the holiday falls on a weekend.
Only nationwide public holidays are listed. Regions, employers and schools may add others. See also the 2026 calendar and time in Malawi. Source: holidays 0.108 (github.com/vacanza/holidays), MIT.