Mali records 14 holidays in 2026. 14 are nationwide public holidays and 0 apply only in certain regions. Leylatoul Qadr (Roughly Date) (15 Mar 2026) falls on a weekend in 2026, so it hands back no extra day off. New Year's Day (1 Jan 2026), Armed Forces Day (20 Jan 2026), Korité (Roughly Date) (19 Mar 2026) and 5 others sit on a Tuesday or Thursday: book the Mondays and Fridays and each becomes a four-day break. The busiest month is Mar, with 3 of them. The longest run without one is 94 days, between 22 Sep 2026 and 25 Dec 2026. The next is Christmas Day on 25 Dec 2026.
New Year's Day
Nationwide
Armed Forces Day
Nationwide
Leylatoul Qadr (Roughly Date)
Nationwide
Korité (Roughly Date)
Nationwide
Martyrs' Day
Nationwide
Easter Monday
Nationwide
Workers' Day
Nationwide
Africa Day
Nationwide
Tabaski (Roughly Date)
Nationwide
Ashura (Roughly Date)
Nationwide
Mawloud (Roughly Date)
Nationwide
Baptism of the Prophet (Roughly Date)
Nationwide
Independence Day
Nationwide
Christmas Day
Nationwide
● Public most things closed · ● Bank banks only · ● Regional some areas · ● School term dates
Planning leave? See working days in Mali for 2026.