Is It a Holiday Today
Is today a public holiday in Malawi?
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Malawi?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Malawi.
Next public holiday in Malawi
Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days. The last one was Mother's Day on 15 October 2026.
Upcoming public holidays in Malawi
| Holiday | Date | When |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 | in 69 days |
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January 2027 | in 76 days |
| John Chilembwe Day | Friday 15 January 2027 | in 90 days |
| Martyrs' Day | Wednesday 3 March 2027 | in 137 days |
| Eid al Fitri | Tuesday 9 March 2027 | in 143 days |
| Good Friday | Friday 26 March 2027 | in 160 days |
Public holidays in Malawi in 2026
Malawi has 11 public holidays in 2026. None fall on a weekend. 1 is still ahead.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 15 January 2026 | Thursday | John Chilembwe Day |
| 3 March 2026 | Tuesday | Martyrs' Day |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | Eid al Fitri |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Kamuzu Day |
| 6 July 2026 | Monday | Independence Day |
| 15 October 2026 | Thursday | Mother's Day |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends in Malawi in 2026
These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.
Public holidays in Malawi in 2027
Malawi has 13 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.
Questions people ask about holidays in Malawi
Is today a public holiday in Malawi?
No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Malawi, not a public holiday.
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Malawi?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Malawi.
What is the next public holiday in Malawi?
The next public holiday in Malawi is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days.
How many public holidays does Malawi have in 2026?
Malawi has 11 public holidays in 2026. 0 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 1 are still to come this year.
Does Malawi move a holiday that falls on a weekend?
Our data lists no substitute days for Malawi in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.
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