Malawi has 11 public holidays in 2026 and 13 in 2027. The next upcoming holiday is Labour Day on Friday, May 1, 2026.
| Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Thursday, January 15, 2026 | John Chilembwe Day | Public Holiday |
| Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | Martyrs' Day | Public Holiday |
| Friday, March 20, 2026 | Eid al Fitri | Public Holiday |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Kamuzu Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, July 6, 2026 | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| Thursday, October 15, 2026 | Mother's Day | Public Holiday |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Friday, January 15, 2027 | John Chilembwe Day | Public Holiday |
| Wednesday, March 3, 2027 | Martyrs' Day | Public Holiday |
| Tuesday, March 9, 2027 | Eid al Fitri | Public Holiday |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Monday, March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, May 3, 2027 | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| Friday, May 14, 2027 | Kamuzu Day | Public Holiday |
| Tuesday, July 6, 2027 | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| Friday, October 15, 2027 | Mother's Day | Public Holiday |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, December 27, 2027 | Christmas Day (substitute day) | Public Holiday |
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