Holidays and Observances in Malawi in 2026
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year | Public Holiday |
| Jan 15 | Thursday | John Chilembwe Day | Public Holiday |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| Mar 3 | Tuesday | Martyrs' Day | Public Holiday |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Easter Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day | Public Holiday |
| May 14 | Thursday | Kamuzu Day | Public Holiday |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jul 6 | Monday | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| Sep 23 | Wednesday | September Equinox | Season |
| Oct 15 | Thursday | Mother's Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec 28 | Monday | Day off for Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
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