Public holidays in Malawi
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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.
| Holiday | Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January | |
| John Chilembwe Day[2] | 15 January | Honours 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' Day | 3 March | Honours the political heroes who gave their lives in the struggle against British colonialism.[4] |
| Good Friday | Friday before Easter | |
| Easter Monday | Monday after Easter | |
| Labour Day | 1 May | International Workers' Day |
| President Kamuzu Banda's Birthday | 14 May | Malawi's first president[5] |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal (subject to moon sighting) | End of Ramadan |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah (subject to moon sighting) | Feast of Sacrifice |
| Independence Day | 6 July | Marks Malawi's independence from the United Kingdom in 1964.[6] |
| Mother's Day | 15 October | This holiday is celebrated on World Rural Women's Day.[7] |
| Christmas Day | 25 December | |
| Boxing Day | 26 December |
