Public holidays in Malawi 2027
Malawi has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday
Long weekendJohn Chilembwe Day
Friday
Long weekendMartyrs' Day
Wednesday
Good Friday
Friday
Long weekendEaster Monday
Monday
Long weekendLabour Day
Monday
Long weekendPresident Kamuzu Banda's Birthday
Friday
Long weekendIndependence Day
Tuesday
Mother's Day
Friday
Long weekendChristmas Day
Monday
Long weekendSt. Stephen's Day
Monday · Boxing Day
Long weekend
Working days off
10
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 11
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 0
- Long weekends
- 8
Malawi public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of Malawi’s 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 10 fall on a working day. 8 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Malawi have in 2027?
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Malawi has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 10 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in Malawi in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in Malawi fall on a weekend in 2027?
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None. Every nationwide public holiday in Malawi falls on a working day in 2027.
How many long weekends are there in Malawi in 2027?
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8 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, John Chilembwe Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labour Day, President Kamuzu Banda's Birthday, Mother's Day, Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day.