National Holidays in Malawi
11
public holidays
10
during weekdays
New Years Day
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National Holidays in Malawi 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | New Years Day | Thursday |
| January 15, 2026 | John Chilembwe Day | Thursday |
| March 3, 2026 | Martyrs Day | Tuesday |
| April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Friday |
| April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Friday |
| May 14, 2026 | Kamuzu Day | Thursday |
| July 6, 2026 | Independence Day | Monday |
| October 15, 2026 | Mothers Day | Thursday |
| December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Friday |
| December 26, 2026 | Boxing Day | Saturday |
New Years Day
January 1, 2026
John Chilembwe Day
January 15, 2026
Martyrs Day
March 3, 2026
Good Friday
April 3, 2026
Easter Monday
April 6, 2026
Labour Day
May 1, 2026
Kamuzu Day
May 14, 2026
Independence Day
July 6, 2026
Mothers Day
October 15, 2026
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Boxing Day
December 26, 2026
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January 2026
2 vacation ideas
March 2026
1 vacation idea
April 2026
2 vacation ideas
May 2026
2 vacation ideas
July 2026
1 vacation idea
October 2026
1 vacation idea
December 2026
1 vacation idea
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Frequently Asked Questions
Malawi has 11 national holidays in 2026. Of these, 10 fall on weekdays and 1 fall on weekends.