Malawi · 2026

Public holidays in Malawi 2026

24
days until Mother's Day

11 national public holidays · 10 fall on a weekday

Updated on September 20, 2026

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All 2026 public holidays

8 holidays have already passed this year
  1. 1 janThuNew Year's Day
  2. 15 janThuJohn Chilembwe Day
  3. 3 marTueMartyrs' Day
  4. 3 aprFriGood Friday
  5. 6 aprMonEaster Monday
  6. 1 mayFriLabour Day
  7. 14 mayThuKamuzu Day
  8. 6 julMonIndependence Day
  1. 15 octThuMother's Day24 days
  2. 25 decFriChristmas Day95 days
  3. 26 decSatBoxing Day96 days

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Long weekends in 2026

How many days off each holiday gives you, and how many vacation days it takes to stretch it.

Mother's Day October 15 Bridge

Falls on Thursday. Taking Friday October 16 off, that is 4 days in a row.

Christmas Day / Boxing Day December 25 – December 26 3 days off

Falls on Friday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

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Frequently asked questions

How many national public holidays does Malawi have in 2026?
Malawi has 11 national public holidays in 2026. These apply across the whole country; local holidays for a district or municipality are not included.
Which is the next public holiday in Malawi?
The next one is Mother's Day, on October 15 (Thursday). 24 days to go.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
1 of the 11 fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Boxing Day (December 26).
Are public holidays paid in Malawi?
National public holidays are generally paid days off, and working on one usually entitles you to a premium. The details and the rate depend on Malawi law and on your contract: check your country labour authority.
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Does this list include regional holidays?
No. Only NATIONAL holidays are listed, the ones that apply across Malawi. Local patron saint days and district or municipal holidays are deliberately excluded: mixing them would produce a list that applies to no one in particular, because someone in one town does not get another town local holiday off.
This list covers only the NATIONAL public holidays of Malawi, the ones that apply countrywide. It does not include local patron saint days or district holidays: for those, check the labour authority of Malawi or your local government.

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