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2026 public holidays in Malawi
11 official public holidays in 2026, with 11 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
Next public holiday
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25 2026
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2026 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Bridge · 4 days
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
John Chilembwe Day
Thursday, January 15
From Thursday, January 15 to Sunday, January 18 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
Martyrs' Day
Tuesday, March 3
From Saturday, February 28 to Tuesday, March 3 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Good Friday
Friday, April 3
From Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5
- Weekend · 3 days
Easter Monday
Monday, April 6
From Saturday, April 4 to Monday, April 6
- Weekend · 3 days
Labour Day
Friday, May 1
From Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
- Bridge · 4 days
President Kamuzu Banda's Birthday
Thursday, May 14
From Thursday, May 14 to Sunday, May 17 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Independence Day
Monday, July 6
From Saturday, July 4 to Monday, July 6
- Bridge · 4 days
Mother's Day
Thursday, October 15
From Thursday, October 15 to Sunday, October 18 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
From Friday, December 25 to Sunday, December 27
- Weekend · 3 days
Boxing Day
Monday, December 28
From Saturday, December 26 to Monday, December 28
2026 calendar
- 1JanNew Year's DayThursday, January 1
- 15JanJohn Chilembwe DayThursday, January 15
- 3MarMartyrs' DayTuesday, March 3
- 3AprGood FridayFriday, April 3
- 6AprEaster MondayMonday, April 6
- 1MayLabour DayFriday, May 1
- 14MayPresident Kamuzu Banda's BirthdayThursday, May 14
- 6JulIndependence DayMonday, July 6
- 15OctMother's DayThursday, October 15
- 25DecChristmas DayFriday, December 25
- 28DecBoxing DayMonday, December 28 · St. Stephen's Day
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More practical info: Malawi
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- When to goThe best time to visit every country and major city: temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine based on ten years of data.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for Malawi?