Malawi public holidays 2025
- Public holidays
- 13
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 4
Malawi public holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| January 15 | Wednesday | John Chilembwe Day |
| March 3 | Monday | Martyrs' Day |
| March 30 | Sunday | Eid al Fitri |
| March 31 | Monday | Eid al Fitri (substitute day) |
| April 18 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 21 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Wednesday | Kamuzu Day |
| July 6 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| July 7 | Monday | Independence Day (substitute day) |
| October 15 | Wednesday | Mother's Day |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2025
- March 1 – March 33 days off
- March 29 – March 313 days off
- April 18 – April 214 days off
- May 1 – May 44 days off · if you take Friday May 2 off
- July 5 – July 73 days off
- December 25 – December 284 days off · if you take Friday December 26 off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Malawi have in 2025?
Malawi has 13 public holidays in 2025; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2025?
In 2025, Malawi has 4 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.