Public Holidays in Malawi 2026
Official public holidays, local names and observed dates.
This page lists public holidays in Malawi for 2026. Holiday dates are useful for travel planning, payroll calendars, school schedules and market closures. Data is loaded server-side and cached so the holiday list is available in the HTML for search engines.
Holiday Calendar
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 15, 2026 | John Chilembwe Day | John Chilembwe Day | Public |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Martyrs' Day | Martyrs' Day | Public |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Labour Day | Public |
| May 14, 2026 | President Kamuzu Banda's Birthday | President Kamuzu Banda's Birthday | Public |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Independence Day | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Mother's Day | Mother's Day | Public |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 28, 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day | Public |