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Public holidays in Malawi in 2026

Malawi has 11 public holidays in 2026. None fall on a weekend. January has the most with 2.

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2026 public holiday dates in Malawi

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
15 January 2026ThursdayJohn Chilembwe Day
3 March 2026TuesdayMartyrs' Day
20 March 2026FridayEid al Fitri
3 April 2026FridayGood Friday
6 April 2026MondayEaster Monday
1 May 2026FridayLabour Day
14 May 2026ThursdayKamuzu Day
6 July 2026MondayIndependence Day
15 October 2026ThursdayMother's Day
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day

Long weekends in Malawi in 2026

Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.

Eid al Fitri: Fri 20 MarchGood Friday: Fri 3 AprilEaster Monday: Mon 6 AprilLabour Day: Fri 1 MayIndependence Day: Mon 6 JulyChristmas Day: Fri 25 December

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