Public holidays in Malawi 2026 and 2027
Malawi has 14 public holidays in 2027. Every national holiday for 2026 and 2027 is listed below with its date and day of the week.
Public holidays in Malawi 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Thu, Jan 15, 2026 | John Chilembwe Day |
| Tue, Mar 3, 2026 | Martyrs Day |
| Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Mon, Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day |
| Thu, May 14, 2026 | Kamuzu Day |
| Mon, Jul 6, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Mother's Day |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Boxing Day |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Boxing Day (observed) |
Public holidays in Malawi 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | John Chilembwe Day |
| Wed, Mar 3, 2027 | Martyrs Day |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Labour Day (observed) |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 | Kamuzu Day |
| Tue, Jul 6, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Fri, Oct 15, 2027 | Mother's Day |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sun, Dec 26, 2027 | Boxing Day |
| Mon, Dec 27, 2027 | Christmas Day (observed) |
| Tue, Dec 28, 2027 | Boxing Day (observed) |
Holiday data from the open-source holidays project.
Seasons in Malawi
Malawi lies in the tropics, so it doesn't have the four seasons of spring, summer, fall and winter. Temperatures stay warm all year and the calendar is shaped by wet and dry seasons instead, when monsoon or trade-wind rains come and go. Day length barely changes, so sunrise and sunset stay at about the same time year-round.
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does Malawi have in 2027?
14 days in 2027 are public holidays in Malawi, counting days that are moved or observed on another date.
What is the next public holiday in Malawi?
The next one is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The full lists for 2026 and 2027 are below.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in Malawi?
These are the national public holidays. Some states, provinces or regions add their own days, and banks or schools may follow a slightly different list.
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