Year:20262027

2026 market holidays

—

Malawi Stock Exchange market holidays2026 dates & closures

Malawi Stock Exchange (Malawi Stock Exchange) has 13 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 13 full-day closures. The next full closure is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026. Regular trading runs 09:00–12:00 GMT+2, Monday – Friday.

Is Malawi Stock Exchange open today?Malawi Stock Exchange trading hours All exchange holidays

13
Holiday dates in 2026: 13
Full-day closures: 0
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2026

Dec25
Christmas Day
Fri · market closed all day
Dec26
Boxing Day
Sat · market closed all day
Jan1
New Year's Day
Fri · 2027 · market closed all day

Download 2026 calendar (.ics)

Holiday dates follow the exchange’s official calendar; early closes and substitute holidays are included where published.

Full 2026 schedule

2026 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule13 total dates

Date	Holiday	Status	Trading hours
January 20262 full closures
Jan 1, 2026Thursday	New Year's Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Jan 15, 2026Thursday	John Chilembwe Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
March 20262 full closures
Mar 3, 2026Tuesday	Martyrs' Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Mar 20, 2026Friday	Eid al-Fitr	Full closurepassed	Closed
April 20262 full closures
Apr 3, 2026Friday	Good Friday	Full closurepassed	Closed
Apr 6, 2026Monday	Easter Monday	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 20263 full closures
May 1, 2026Friday	Labour Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 14, 2026Thursday	Kamuzu Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 27, 2026Wednesday	Eid al-Adha	Full closurepassed	Closed
July 20261 full closure
Jul 6, 2026Monday	Independence Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
October 20261 full closure
Oct 17, 2026Saturday	Mothers' Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
December 20262 full closures
Dec 25, 2026Friday	Christmas Day	Full closure	Closed
Dec 26, 2026Saturday	Boxing Day	Full closure	Closed

Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2026 Malawi Stock Exchange Holidays

2026 Malawi Stock Exchange Holidays Calendar

Weekend

Open

Current

Irregular Schedule

Closed

January 2026

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

February 2026

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

March 2026

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

April 2026

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

May 2026

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

June 2026

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

July 2026

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

August 2026

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

September 2026

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

October 2026

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

November 2026

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

December 2026

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

About Malawi Stock Exchange Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 09:00 – 12:00 (Africa/Blantyre)

Country: Malawi

Time Zone: Africa/Blantyre

Currency: MWK

Official Malawi Stock Exchange Website →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malawi Stock Exchange closed on weekends?

Yes, Malawi Stock Exchange is closed on Sundays and Saturdays. Regular trading occurs Monday – Friday only.

Does Malawi Stock Exchange close for lunch?

No, Malawi Stock Exchange does not have a lunch break. Trading is continuous during the session.

What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?

Most exchanges observe the holiday on the nearest weekday — a Saturday holiday is usually observed on Friday, and a Sunday holiday on Monday. Check the official schedule for specific adjustments.