Public Holidays in Malawi
Every public holiday in Malawi for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Christmas Day · Friday, December 25, 2026
Malawi public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 15 | Thursday | John Chilembwe Day | Public |
| Mar 3 | Tuesday | Martyrs' Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 14 | Thursday | President Kamuzu Banda's Birthday | Public |
| Jul 6 | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 15 | Thursday | Mother's Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 28 | Monday | Boxing Day | Public |
Malawi public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 15 | Friday | John Chilembwe Day | Public |
| Mar 3 | Wednesday | Martyrs' Day | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 3 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 14 | Friday | President Kamuzu Banda's Birthday | Public |
| Jul 6 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 15 | Friday | Mother's Day | Public |
| Dec 27 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 27 | Monday | Boxing Day | Public |
Malawi public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3 | Monday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 17 | Monday | John Chilembwe Day | Public |
| Mar 3 | Friday | Martyrs' Day | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 15 | Monday | President Kamuzu Banda's Birthday | Public |
| Jul 6 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 15 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Tuesday | Boxing Day | Public |
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About holidays in Malawi
This page lists Malawi'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 Malawi?
Malawi has 11 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Malawi?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — 59 days away.
Are all holidays in Malawi nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.