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Public holidays in Malawi 2026

The following is a complete list of public holidays in Malawi. Public holidays when all residents have time off from work are often called red days. This list contains red days, but also public holidays that are only celebrated without time off from work and school.

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Holiday nameDateHoliday typeWhen
New Year January 1, 2026 Public holiday in 551 days
New Year's Day (substitute day) January 1, 2026 Public holiday in 551 days
John Chilembwe Day January 15, 2026 Public holiday in 565 days
John Chilembwe Day (substitute day) January 15, 2026 Public holiday in 565 days
Martyrs' Day March 3, 2026 Public holiday in 612 days
Good Friday April 3, 2026 Public holiday in 643 days
Easter Sunday April 5, 2026 Observance day in 645 days
Easter Monday April 6, 2026 Public holiday in 646 days
Eid al Fitri March 20, 2026 Public holiday in 629 days
Labour Day May 1, 2026 Public holiday in 671 days
Labour Day May 1, 2026 Public holiday in 671 days
Kamuzu Day May 14, 2026 Public holiday in 684 days
Kamuzu Day (substitute day) May 14, 2026 Public holiday in 684 days
Independence Day July 6, 2026 Public holiday in 737 days
Mother's Day (substitute day) October 15, 2026 Public holiday in 838 days
Mother's Day October 15, 2026 Public holiday in 838 days
Christmas Day December 25, 2026 Public holiday in 909 days
Christmas Day (substitute day) December 25, 2026 Public holiday in 909 days