Malawi public holidays 2026–2027
All public holidays in Malawi for 2026 and 2027, with weekdays, long weekends and days left until the next one.
D-43in 43 days
2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day | passed |
| Jan 15 | Thu | John Chilembwe Day | passed |
| Mar 3 | Tue | Martyrs' Day | passed |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday Long weekend | passed |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday Long weekend | passed |
| May 1 | Fri | Labour Day Long weekend | passed |
| May 14 | Thu | President Kamuzu Banda's Birthday | passed |
| Jul 6 | Mon | Independence Day Long weekend | passed |
| Oct 15 | Thu | Mother's Day | passed |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day Long weekend | D-43 |
| Dec 28 | Mon | St. Stephen's Day Long weekend | D-46 |
2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Fri | New Year's Day Long weekend | D-50 |
| Jan 15 | Fri | John Chilembwe Day Long weekend | D-64 |
| Mar 3 | Wed | Martyrs' Day | D-111 |
| Mar 26 | Fri | Good Friday Long weekend | D-134 |
| Mar 29 | Mon | Easter Monday Long weekend | D-137 |
| May 3 | Mon | Labour Day Long weekend | D-172 |
| May 14 | Fri | President Kamuzu Banda's Birthday Long weekend | D-183 |
| Jul 6 | Tue | Independence Day | D-236 |
| Oct 15 | Fri | Mother's Day Long weekend | D-337 |
| Dec 27 | Mon | Christmas Day Long weekend | D-410 |
| Dec 27 | Mon | St. Stephen's Day Long weekend | D-410 |
Public holidays can change by government decision; check official announcements for travel or work plans.