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2026 Mali Holidays

View all public holidays and observances in Mali for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.

Total Holidays

21

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

March

4 holidays

This Month

2

Holidays this month

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About Mali holidays in 2026

In 2026, Mali observes a variety of public holidays, reflecting its cultural and historical significance. The year includes observances of both national importance and religious significance, with a notable concentration of holidays in the first half of the year. Several Islamic holidays, such as Ramadan Start, Leylatoul Qadr, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Ashura Holiday, The Prophet's Birthday, and Baptism of the Prophet, are observed throughout the year, with their dates determined by the lunar calendar. Additionally, secular holidays like New Year, Army Day, Workers' Day, Africa Day, and Independence Day are celebrated.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year
January 2, 2026FridayNew Year Holiday
January 20, 2026TuesdayArmy Day
February 18, 2026WednesdayRamadan Start
March 16, 2026MondayLeylatoul Qadr
March 20, 2026FridayEid al-Fitr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
March 26, 2026ThursdayMartyrs' Day
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayWorkers' Day
May 25, 2026MondayAfrica Day
May 25, 2026MondayPentecost Monday
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
June 26, 2026FridayAshura Holiday
August 26, 2026WednesdayThe Prophet's Birthday
September 1, 2026TuesdayBaptism of the Prophet
September 22, 2026TuesdayIndependence Day
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

Planning around Mali holidays in 2026

  • Many holidays in 2026 are tied to the Islamic lunar calendar and may shift annually.
  • Several holidays fall on weekdays, while others may create opportunities for extended breaks.
  • The calendar includes seasonal observances such as equinoxes and solstices.
  • Check the specific dates for Islamic holidays as they can vary slightly.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The year begins with a cluster of holidays in January, including New Year observances and Army Day. March and May are particularly active months, each featuring multiple holidays, including significant Islamic festivals and secular commemorations. This concentration in the first half of the year is balanced by quieter periods in July and November.

The latter half of the year sees a more dispersed pattern of holidays, with Independence Day in September being a key national observance. The year concludes with Christmas Day in December, alongside the December Solstice.

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