National holidays of Malawi in 2018

This page contains a calendar of all 2018 public holidays for Malawi. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.

Day Date Holiday Notes
Monday Jan. 1, 2018 New Year
Monday Jan. 1, 2018 New Year's Day
Monday Jan. 15, 2018 John Chilembwe Day 15 January or following Monday
Saturday March 3, 2018 Martyrs' Day 3 March or following Monday
Monday March 5, 2018 Martyrs' Day Holiday Holiday as Martyr's Day falls on a Saturday in 2018
Tuesday March 20, 2018 March Equinox
Friday March 30, 2018 Good Friday
Friday March 30, 2018 Good Friday Friday before Easter Sunday
Saturday March 31, 2018 Easter Saturday
Monday April 2, 2018 Easter Monday Monday after Easter Sunday
Monday April 2, 2018 Easter Monday
Tuesday May 1, 2018 May Day
Tuesday May 1, 2018 Labour Day International Workers Day
Monday May 14, 2018 Kamuzu Day 14 May or following Monday
Friday June 15, 2018 Eid ul-Fitr End of Ramadan
Friday June 15, 2018 Eid al-Fitr
Thursday June 21, 2018 June Solstice
Friday July 6, 2018 Independence Day 6 July or following Monday
Sunday Sept. 23, 2018 September Equinox
Monday Oct. 15, 2018 Mother's Day World Rural Women's Day
Monday Oct. 15, 2018 Mother's Day
Saturday Dec. 22, 2018 December Solstice
Tuesday Dec. 25, 2018 Christmas Day
Tuesday Dec. 25, 2018 Christmas Day
Wednesday Dec. 26, 2018 Boxing Day