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. Holiday DateCommentsNew Year's Day1 JanuaryJohn 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 Friday Friday before EasterEaster MondayMonday after EasterLabour Day1 MayInternational Workers' DayPresident Kamuzu Banda's Birthday14 MayMalawi's first presidentEid al-Fitr1 Shawwal (subject to moon sighting)End of RamadanIndependence 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 DecemberBoxing Day26 December
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