Armed Forces Day
Nationwide public holiday in Mali · Journée de l'Armée
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 January | Tuesday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 20 January | Wednesday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Mali.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Typical weather in Bamako around 20 January: high 34°C (93°F), low 16°C (62°F), rain on 0% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Bamako. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Wednesday 20 January in Bamako: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Mali
Tuesday, 9 March 2027
Armed Forces Day in other countries
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Liberia
Mozambique
Sao Tome and Principe
Sierra Leone
Azerbaijan
Brunei
Haiti
Myanmar
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.