Public holidays in Malawi explained

This is a list of public holidays in Malawi.[1]

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 Day[2] 15 JanuaryHonours the Reverend Chilembwe who led the first nationalist uprising in 1914-1915 protesting against forced labour and African involvement in World War I.[3]
Martyrs' Day3 MarchHonours the political heroes who gave their lives in the struggle against British colonialism.[4]
Good FridayFriday before Easter
Easter MondayMonday after Easter
Labour Day1 MayInternational Workers' Day
President Kamuzu Banda's Birthday14 MayMalawi's first president[5]
Eid al-Fitr1 Shawwal (subject to moon sighting)Festival of Breaking the Fast
Independence Day6 JulyMarks Malawi's independence from the United Kingdom in 1964.[6]
Mother's Day15 OctoberThis holiday is celebrated on World Rural Women's Day.[7]
Christmas Day25 December
Boxing Day26 December

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Malawi Public Holidays. PublicHolidays.africa. en-US. 2019-01-25.
  2. Web site: John Chilembwe Day in Malawi in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  3. Web site: John Chilembwe Day in Malawi in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  4. Web site: Martyrs Day in Malawi in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  5. Web site: Kamuzu Day in Malawi in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  6. Web site: Independence Day in Malawi in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  7. Web site: Mother's Day in Malawi in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.

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