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Monday, January 3, 2028 · 514 days
Malawi has 11 public holidays in 2028. Of these, 11 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Malawian public holidays or Malawian bank holidays? Malawi public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
Malawi celebrates 11 public holidays in 2028. These include 11 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 3), John Chilembwe Day (on January 17), Martyrs' Day (on March 3), Good Friday (on April 14) and Easter Monday (on April 17).
About these dates: the Malawi 2028 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
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Long weekends & bridge days
A Malawi holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2028.
- Long weekendJan 1 – Jan 33 days
- Long weekendJan 15 – Jan 173 days
- Long weekendMar 3 – Mar 53 days
- Long weekendApr 14 – Apr 174 days
- Long weekendApr 29 – May 13 days
- Long weekendMay 13 – May 153 days
- Bridge-day opportunityJul 6 – Jul 94 days · Take 2028-07-07 off
- Long weekendDec 23 – Dec 264 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Malawi has 11 public holidays in 2028.
The next public holiday is New Year's Day on January 3, 2028.
The next public holiday in Malawi is New Year's Day on January 3, 2028.
Yes. 11 out of 11 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 8 long weekends in Malawi in 2028.
No. The next public holiday in Malawi is New Year's Day on January 3, 2028.