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Malawi Public Holidays

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A complete schedule of all national and regional public holidays observed in Malawi.

Holiday Schedule for 2026

Jan01

New Year

Public

Thu

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Government
Banks
Schools
Jan15

John Chilembwe Day

Public

Thu

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Government
Banks
Schools
Feb18

Ramadan Start

Public

Wed

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Government
Banks
Schools
Mar03

Martyrs' Day

Public

Tue

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Government
Banks
Schools
Mar20

Eid al-Fitr

Public

Fri

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Government
Banks
Schools
Mar20

March Equinox

Public

Fri

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Government
Banks
Schools
Apr03

Good Friday

Public

Fri

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Government
Banks
Schools
Apr04

Easter Saturday

Public

Sat

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Government
Banks
Schools
Apr06

Easter Monday

Public

Mon

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Government
Banks
Schools
May01

May Day

Public

Fri

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Government
Banks
Schools
May14

Kamuzu Day

Public

Thu

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Government
Banks
Schools
May27

Eid al-Adha

Public

Wed

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Government
Banks
Schools
Jun21

June Solstice

Public

Sun

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Government
Banks
Schools
Jul06

Independence Day

Public

Mon

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Government
Banks
Schools
Sep23

September Equinox

Public

Wed

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Government
Banks
Schools
Oct15

Mother's Day

Public

Thu

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Government
Banks
Schools
Dec21

December Solstice

Public

Mon

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Government
Banks
Schools
Dec25

Christmas Day

Public

Fri

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Government
Banks
Schools
Dec26

Boxing Day

Public

Sat

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Government
Banks
Schools
Dec28

Day off for Boxing Day

Public

Mon

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Government
Banks
Schools

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