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2026 Malawi Holidays

Public holidays and observances.

Country overview

Insight summary

2026, Malawi has 20 holidays in total, including 20 public holidays. The busiest month is December with 4 holidays.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Total: 20 | Avg: 1.7

The busiest month is Dec with 4 holidays.

The least active month is Aug with 0 holidays.

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year
January 15, 2026ThursdayJohn Chilembwe Day
February 18, 2026WednesdayRamadan Start
March 3, 2026TuesdayMartyrs' Day
March 20, 2026FridayEid al-Fitr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 4, 2026SaturdayEaster Saturday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayMay Day
May 14, 2026ThursdayKamuzu Day
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
July 6, 2026MondayIndependence Day
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
October 15, 2026ThursdayMother's Day
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdayBoxing Day
December 28, 2026MondayDay off for Boxing Day