Malawi Public Holidays List 2026
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Malawi year 2026
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Thursday | New Year | National holiday |
| 2 | 15 Jan, Thursday | John Chilembwe Day | National holiday |
| 3 | 18 Feb, Wednesday | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 4 | 03 Mar, Tuesday | Martyrs' Day | National holiday |
| 5 | 20 Mar, Friday | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| 6 | 20 Mar, Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| 7 | 03 Apr, Friday | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 8 | 04 Apr, Saturday | Easter Saturday | National holiday |
| 9 | 06 Apr, Monday | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 10 | 01 May, Friday | May Day | National holiday |
| 11 | 14 May, Thursday | Kamuzu Day | National holiday |
| 12 | 21 Jun, Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| 13 | 06 Jul, Monday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 14 | 23 Sep, Wednesday | September Equinox | Season |
| 15 | 15 Oct, Thursday | Mother's Day | National holiday |
| 16 | 21 Dec, Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| 17 | 25 Dec, Friday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 18 | 26 Dec, Saturday | Boxing Day | National holiday |
| 19 | 28 Dec, Monday | Day off for Boxing Day | National holiday |
New Year (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
John Chilembwe Day (15 Jan) : John Chilembwe Day is a public holiday in Malawi
Ramadan Start (18 Feb) : Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Martyrs' Day (03 Mar) : Martyrs' Day is a public holiday in Malawi
Eid al-Fitr (20 Mar) : Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Malawi (Lilongwe)
Good Friday (03 Apr) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Saturday (04 Apr) : Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Monday (06 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
May Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Kamuzu Day (14 May) : Kamuzu Day is a public holiday in Malawi
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Malawi (Lilongwe)
Independence Day (06 Jul) : Independence Day is a public holiday in Malawi
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Malawi (Lilongwe)
Mother's Day (15 Oct) : Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Malawi (Lilongwe)
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day (26 Dec) : Boxing Day is a public holiday in Malawi
Day off for Boxing Day (28 Dec) : Boxing Day is a public holiday in Malawi