National Holidays in Malawi in 2025
Upcoming Holidays in Malawi
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: New Year's Day
- New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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: John Chilembwe Day
- Honours the Reverend John Chilembwe who led the first nationalist uprising in Chiradzulu district in 1914-1915 protesting against forced labour and African involvement in the first world war.
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: Martyrs Day
- Honors the political heroes who gave their lives in the struggle against British colonialism
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: Eid ul-Fitr
- The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
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: Good Friday
- Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
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: Easter Monday
- Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
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: Labour Day
- This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
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: Kamuzu Day
- The official birthday of Malawi's first president, the late Hastings Kamuzu Banda is observed on May 14th or the following Monday
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: Eid Al Adha Holiday
- Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.
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: Independence Day
- Marks Malawi's independence from the United Kingdom in 1966
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: Independence Day (in lieu)
- Marks Malawi's independence from the United Kingdom in 1966
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: Public Holiday
- A public holiday in Malawi to allow citizens to vote in the general elections.
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: Mother's Day
- This holiday is celebrated on World Rural Women's Day. World Rural Women’s Day was launched in 1995 during the 4th UN World Conference on Women
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: Christmas Day
- Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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: Boxing Day
- The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
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