Malawi Public Holidays
Plan your year with the official public holidays and observances in Malawi. Mark your calendar for these important dates.
2026 Holidays
New Year's Day
2026-01-01
John Chilembwe Day
2026-01-15
Martyrs' Day
2026-03-03
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Holy Saturday
2026-04-04
Easter Monday
2026-04-06
Labour Day
2026-05-01
Kamuzu Day
2026-05-14
Independence Day
2026-07-06
Republic Day
2026-07-07
Mother's Day
2026-10-15
National Unity Day
2026-12-23
Christmas Day
2026-12-25
Boxing Day
2026-12-26
2025 Holidays
New Year's Day
2025-01-01
John Chilembwe Day
2025-01-15
Martyrs' Day
2025-03-03
Good Friday
2025-04-18
Holy Saturday
2025-04-19
Easter Monday
2025-04-21
Labour Day
2025-05-01
Kamuzu Day
2025-05-14
Eid al-Adha
2025-06-07
Independence Day
2025-07-06
Republic Day
2025-07-07
Mother's Day
2025-10-15
Christmas Day
2025-12-25
Boxing Day
2025-12-26
About Malawi Holidays
Malawi observes several public holidays throughout the year, celebrating both national milestones and religious occasions. Most businesses, government offices, and schools are closed on these days.
John Chilembwe Day honors the leader of the 1915 uprising against colonial rule. Martyrs' Day commemorates those who died in the struggle for independence. Kamuzu Day celebrates the birthday of Hastings Kamuzu Banda, the first president of Malawi.
Independence Day on July 6th marks Malawi's independence from British colonial rule in 1964, and is the most celebrated national holiday with parades and festivities across the country.