National holidays of Malawi in 2019

This page contains a calendar of all 2019 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
Tuesday Jan. 1, 2019 New Year's Day
Tuesday Jan. 1, 2019 New Year
Tuesday Jan. 15, 2019 John Chilembwe Day 15 January or following Monday
Sunday March 3, 2019 Martyrs' Day 3 March or following Monday
Monday March 4, 2019 Martyrs' Day Holiday Holiday as Martyr's Day falls on a Sunday in 2019
Wednesday March 20, 2019 March Equinox
Friday April 19, 2019 Good Friday
Friday April 19, 2019 Good Friday Friday before Easter Sunday
Saturday April 20, 2019 Easter Saturday
Monday April 22, 2019 Easter Monday Monday after Easter Sunday
Monday April 22, 2019 Easter Monday
Wednesday May 1, 2019 May Day
Wednesday May 1, 2019 Labour Day International Workers Day
Tuesday May 14, 2019 Kamuzu Day 14 May or following Monday
Tuesday June 4, 2019 Eid ul-Fitr End of Ramadan
Wednesday June 5, 2019 Eid al-Fitr
Friday June 21, 2019 June Solstice
Saturday July 6, 2019 Independence Day National Day of Malawi
Monday July 8, 2019 Independence Day Holiday Holiday as Independence Day falls on a Saturday in 2019
Monday Sept. 23, 2019 September Equinox
Tuesday Oct. 15, 2019 Mother's Day World Rural Women's Day
Tuesday Oct. 15, 2019 Mother's Day
Sunday Dec. 22, 2019 December Solstice
Wednesday Dec. 25, 2019 Christmas Day
Wednesday Dec. 25, 2019 Christmas Day
Thursday Dec. 26, 2019 Boxing Day