Calendars & Holidays

Malawi public holidays 2027

13public holidays
7long weekends
4bridge days worth booking
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Public holidays in Malawi in 2027

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1FridayNew Year's Day
Jan 15FridayJohn Chilembwe Day
Mar 3WednesdayMartyrs' Day
Mar 9TuesdayEid al Fitri
Mar 26FridayGood Friday
Mar 29MondayEaster Monday
May 1SaturdayLabour Day
May 3MondayLabour Day
May 14FridayKamuzu Day
Jul 6TuesdayIndependence Day
Oct 15FridayMother's Day
Dec 25SaturdayChristmas Day
Dec 27MondayChristmas Day (substitute day)

In 2027, Malawi has 13 public holidays, counting 1 substitute day that replaces a holiday falling on a weekend. 11 of them land on a weekday, so they are real days off for most people. The year opens with New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027 and the last one is Christmas Day (substitute day) on Monday, December 27, 2027.

Long weekends in 2027

Best bridge days to book

Take these days off to connect public holidays with the weekend:

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Mar 8 (1 day)4 days off (Mar 6 to Mar 9)Eid al Fitri
Jul 5 (1 day)4 days off (Jul 3 to Jul 6)Independence Day
Mar 1, Mar 2 (2 days)5 days off (Feb 27 to Mar 3)Martyrs' Day
Mar 4, Mar 5 (2 days)5 days off (Mar 3 to Mar 7)Martyrs' Day

Weekend days assumed: Saturday and Sunday. Read more about planning bridge days.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Malawi have in 2027?

13, including 1 substitute day. The table above lists every one with its date and weekday, starting with New Year's Day on Jan 1.

How many long weekends are there in Malawi in 2027?

7, and you don't need any vacation days for them. The first one runs from Jan 1 to Jan 3 (New Year's Day). With a day or two off you can stretch some of them further: see the bridge days above.

Which 2027 holidays in Malawi fall on a weekend?

Labour Day (Saturday, May 1, 2027), Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25, 2027). Whether you get another day off instead depends on local rules. When there is a substitute day, it is in the table above.

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Other years for Malawi: 2026, 2028. Without holidays: blank 2027 calendar.

Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0). Holidays can change by government decision; regional holidays are not included. Please verify important dates with official sources.