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Malawi has 11 public holidays in 2018. Of these, 11 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Bank holidays
Malawi celebrates 11 public holidays in 2018. These include 11 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), John Chilembwe Day (on January 15), Martyrs' Day (on March 5), Good Friday (on March 30) and Easter Monday (on April 2).
About these dates: the Malawi 2018 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.
Holidays
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February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Long weekends & bridge days
Holiday weekend
- Bridge-day opportunityDec 30 – Jan 13 days · Take 2017-12-31 off
- Long weekendJan 13 – Jan 153 days
- Long weekendMar 3 – Mar 53 days
- Long weekendMar 30 – Apr 24 days
- Bridge-day opportunityApr 28 – May 14 days · Take 2018-04-30 off
- Long weekendMay 12 – May 143 days
- Long weekendJul 6 – Jul 83 days
- Long weekendOct 13 – Oct 153 days
- Bridge-day opportunityDec 22 – Dec 254 days · Take 2018-12-24 off
Frequently Asked Questions
Malawi has 11 public holidays in 2018.
Yes. 11 out of 11 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 9 long weekends in Malawi in 2018.
No. The next public holiday in Malawi is on .