Malawi public holidays 2028: 11 holidays, 3 long weekends
In 2028, Malawi has 11 public holidays: 6 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 3 long weekends. Eid al Fitri falls on February 26, 2028, and January is the busiest month.
Year at a glance
- 11Public holidays
- 6On weekdays
- 249Working days in year
- 10Longest break (days)
- JanuaryBusiest month
Public holidays in 2028
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Substitute day |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2028 | Saturday | New Year's Day | — |
| January 3, 2028 | Monday | New Year's Day (substitute day) | Substitute day |
| January 15, 2028 | Saturday | John Chilembwe Day | — |
| January 17, 2028 | Monday | John Chilembwe Day (substitute day) | Substitute day |
| February 26, 2028 | Saturday | Eid al Fitri | — |
| February 28, 2028 | Monday | Eid al Fitri (substitute day) | Substitute day |
| March 3, 2028 | Friday | Martyrs' Day | — |
| April 14, 2028 | Friday | Good Friday | — |
| April 17, 2028 | Monday | Easter Monday | — |
| May 1, 2028 | Monday | Labour Day | — |
| May 14, 2028 | Sunday | Kamuzu Day | — |
| May 15, 2028 | Monday | Kamuzu Day (substitute day) | Substitute day |
| July 6, 2028 | Thursday | Independence Day | — |
| October 15, 2028 | Sunday | Mother's Day | — |
| October 16, 2028 | Monday | Mother's Day (substitute day) | Substitute day |
| December 25, 2028 | Monday | Christmas Day | — |
2028 calendar
- Holiday
- Weekend
- Substitute day
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| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Holidays on weekend days
| Holiday | Date | Weekday / Substitute day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2028 | Saturday / January 3, 2028 |
| John Chilembwe Day | January 15, 2028 | Saturday / January 17, 2028 |
| Eid al Fitri | February 26, 2028 | Saturday / February 28, 2028 |
| Kamuzu Day | May 14, 2028 | Sunday / May 15, 2028 |
| Mother's Day | October 15, 2028 | Sunday / October 16, 2028 |
Long weekends and bridge days
| Date | Days off | vacation days | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2028 – January 3, 2028 | 3 | No leave needed | New Year's Day, New Year's Day (substitute day) |
| January 1, 2028 – January 9, 2028 | 9 | 4 | New Year's Day, New Year's Day (substitute day) |
| January 15, 2028 – January 17, 2028 | 3 | No leave needed | John Chilembwe Day, John Chilembwe Day (substitute day) |
| January 15, 2028 – January 23, 2028 | 9 | 4 | John Chilembwe Day, John Chilembwe Day (substitute day) |
| February 26, 2028 – February 28, 2028 | 3 | No leave needed | Eid al Fitri, Eid al Fitri (substitute day) |
| February 26, 2028 – March 5, 2028 | 9 | 3 | Eid al Fitri, Eid al Fitri (substitute day), Martyrs' Day |
| April 8, 2028 – April 17, 2028 | 10 | 4 | Good Friday, Easter Monday |
Moving holidays
| Holiday | Date | Moving holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Eid al Fitri | February 26, 2028 | 11 earlier |
| Good Friday | April 14, 2028 | 20 later |
| Easter Monday | April 17, 2028 | 20 later |