Long weekends in Malawi, 2026.
Malawi, 2026: 9 long weekends. 4 cost no leave at all, and 5 days of leave add the other 5, for 34 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 3 April to 6 April: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Easter Monday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 4 July to 6 July: 3 days off, no leave needed (Independence Day)
- 25 December to 28 December: 4 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 15 January to 18 January: 4 days off, take Fri 16 Jan as leave (John Chilembwe Day)
- 28 February to 3 March: 4 days off, take Mon 2 Mar as leave (Martyrs' Day)
- 14 May to 17 May: 4 days off, take Fri 15 May as leave (President Kamuzu Banda's Birthday)
- 15 October to 18 October: 4 days off, take Fri 16 Oct as leave (Mother's Day)
Public holidays in Malawi, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Thursday 15 January | John Chilembwe Day |
| Tuesday 3 March | Martyrs' Day |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Thursday 14 May | President Kamuzu Banda's Birthday |
| Monday 6 July | Independence Day |
| Thursday 15 October | Mother's Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Monday 28 December | St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Malawi in 2026?
Malawi has 4 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 5 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Malawi in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Malawi have in 2026?
Malawi has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 11 of them fall on a weekday.