Mali
Capital: Bamako
About
Mali, officially the Republic of Mali, is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is the eighth-largest country in Africa and the 23rd largest country in the world, with an area of over 1,240,192 square kilometres (478,841 sq mi).
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in Mali. On these dates, expect banks, post offices, and government services to close. Many shops and museums close or run shortened hours; transit typically still runs.
Mawloud (Roughly Date)
August 25, 2026
Tuesday
Baptism of the Prophet (Roughly Date)
September 1, 2026
Tuesday
Independence Day
September 22, 2026
Tuesday
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Friday
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Friday
Armed Forces Day
January 20, 2027
Wednesday
Cities (4)
References4
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- Travel practicalities. Entry, driving, electricity, water, and official application context. Related: Driving side, World Standards, CDC Yellow Book, WHO drinking-water guidance.
- Country background. Wikipedia summary may be clipped or paraphrased. Numeric baselines are cross-checked with Wikidata. Related: Wikidata, .
