Malawi Public Holidays 2026
11 public holidays and 250 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Day off |
| Thu, Jan 15 | John Chilembwe Day | Day off |
| Tue, Mar 3 | Martyrs' Day | Day off |
| Fri, Mar 20 | Eid al Fitri | Day off |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Day off |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | observance |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Easter Monday | Day off |
| Fri, May 1 | Labour Day | Day off |
| Thu, May 14 | Kamuzu Day | Day off |
| Mon, Jul 6 | Independence Day | Day off |
| Thu, Oct 15 | Mother's Day | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 2 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 28 |
| March | 20 | 2 | 31 |
| April | 20 | 2 | 30 |
| May | 19 | 2 | 31 |
| June | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| July | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| August | 21 | 0 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| October | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| November | 21 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| Total | 250 | 11 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in Malawi?
There are 250 business days in 2026 in Malawi, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 11 public holidays.
How many public holidays does Malawi have in 2026?
Malawi has 11 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.