Martyrs' Day is a public holiday in Mali, known locally as Journée du 26 mars.
In 2026 it falls on Thursday 26 March; in 2027 on Friday 26 March.
The date is fixed, so only the weekday changes from year to year.
16 other countries in our calendar also have Martyrs' Day as a public holiday.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 March | Wednesday | |
| 2026 | 26 March | Thursday | |
| 2027 | 26 March | Friday long weekend | |
| 2028 | 26 March | Sunday weekend |