Public Holidays in Mali
Every public holiday in Mali for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Christmas Day · Friday, December 25, 2026
Mali public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 20 | Tuesday | Armed Forces Day | Public |
| Mar 15 | Sunday | Leylatoul Qadr (Roughly Date) | Public |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Korité (Roughly Date) | Public |
| Mar 25 | Wednesday | Martyrs' Day | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Workers' Day | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Africa Day | Public |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Tabaski (Roughly Date) | Public |
| Jun 25 | Thursday | Ashura (Roughly Date) | Public |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Mawloud (Roughly Date) | Public |
| Sep 1 | Tuesday | Baptism of the Prophet (Roughly Date) | Public |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Mali public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 20 | Wednesday | Armed Forces Day | Public |
| Mar 5 | Friday | Leylatoul Qadr (Roughly Date) | Public |
| Mar 9 | Tuesday | Korité (Roughly Date) | Public |
| Mar 25 | Thursday | Martyrs' Day | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Workers' Day | Public |
| May 16 | Sunday | Tabaski (Roughly Date) | Public |
| May 25 | Tuesday | Africa Day | Public |
| Jun 14 | Monday | Ashura (Roughly Date) | Public |
| Aug 14 | Saturday | Mawloud (Roughly Date) | Public |
| Aug 21 | Saturday | Baptism of the Prophet (Roughly Date) | Public |
| Sep 22 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
Mali public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 20 | Thursday | Armed Forces Day | Public |
| Feb 22 | Tuesday | Leylatoul Qadr (Roughly Date) | Public |
| Feb 26 | Saturday | Korité (Roughly Date) | Public |
| Mar 25 | Saturday | Martyrs' Day | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Workers' Day | Public |
| May 4 | Thursday | Tabaski (Roughly Date) | Public |
| May 25 | Thursday | Africa Day | Public |
| Jun 2 | Friday | Ashura (Roughly Date) | Public |
| Aug 2 | Wednesday | Mawloud (Roughly Date) | Public |
| Aug 9 | Wednesday | Baptism of the Prophet (Roughly Date) | Public |
| Sep 22 | Friday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
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About holidays in Mali
This page lists Mali's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Mali?
Mali has 14 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Mali?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — 59 days away.
Are all holidays in Mali nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.