Armed Forces Day is a public holiday in Mali, known locally as Journée de l'Armée.
In 2026 it falls on Tuesday 20 January; in 2027 on Wednesday 20 January.
The date is fixed, so only the weekday changes from year to year.
10 other countries in our calendar also have Armed Forces Day as a public holiday.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 January | Monday long weekend | |
| 2026 | 20 January | Tuesday | |
| 2027 | 20 January | Wednesday | |
| 2028 | 20 January | Thursday |