Public Holidays in Mali 2026
14 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Mali's national calendar combines independence and military commemorations with Christian and Islamic religious holidays.
Mali Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2 | Friday | New Year Holiday |
| Jan 20 | Tuesday | Army Day |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Mar 26 | Thursday | Martyrs' Day |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Workers' Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Africa Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Ashura Moon |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday Moon |
| Aug 31 | Monday | Baptism of the Prophet Moon |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
* 2027 Islamic dates are provisional and may shift after official religious confirmation.
Independence and Islamic Holidays 2026
Independence Day is fixed on 22 September. Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Ashura and the Prophet-related observances follow the Islamic lunar calendar.
Holiday Rules in Mali
Islamic dates require official confirmation and can move by one day. Fixed civic dates remain stable from year to year.
Mali Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 22 September.
- Army Day is 20 January.
- Martyrs' Day is 26 March.
- Islamic holidays are lunar.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Mali Independence Day?
It is observed on 22 September.
Why are 2027 Islamic holidays provisional?
They follow the Hijri calendar and need official confirmation.
Is Easter Monday a public holiday?
Yes. It is included in Mali's national calendar.
What is Army Day?
It is a national holiday observed on 20 January.
Sources & methodology
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Official diplomatic source documenting recurring civil and movable holidays observed in Mali; current movable dates remain subject to annual confirmation.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: official government, statutory, gazette or institutional material is used first. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check where present. Later official declarations take precedence.