Public holidays in Malawi


This is a list of public holidays in Malawi.
Where the relevant event falls on a non-working day, the holiday is on the next working day.
HolidayDateComments
New Year's Day1 January-
John Chilembwe Day15 JanuaryHonours the Reverend Chilembwe who led the first nationalist uprising in 1914-1915 protesting against forced labour and African involvement in World War I.
Martyrs' Day3 MarchHonours the political heroes who gave their lives in the struggle against British colonialism.
Good FridayFriday before Easter-
Easter MondayMonday after Easter-
Labour Day1 MayInternational Workers' Day
President Kamuzu Banda's Birthday14 MayMalawi's first president
Eid al-Fitr1 Shawwal End of Ramadan
Eid al-Adha10 Dhu al-Hijjah Feast of Sacrifice
Independence Day6 JulyMarks Malawi's independence from the United Kingdom in 1964.
Mother's Day15 OctoberThis holiday is celebrated on World Rural Women's Day.
Christmas Day25 December-
Boxing Day26 December-