Malawi holidays 2026
Malawi has 11 public holidays recorded for 2026. Each entry below shows the date, the holiday name and whether it applies nationally or only in certain regions.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | National |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Thu | John Chilembwe Day | National |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Tue | Martyrs' Day | National |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | National |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | National |
| 1 May 2026 | Fri | Labour Day | National |
| 14 May 2026 | Thu | President Kamuzu Banda's Birthday | National |
| 6 Jul 2026 | Mon | Independence Day | National |
| 15 Oct 2026 | Thu | Mother's Day | National |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Sat | St. Stephen's Day | National |