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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: 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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: 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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