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Malawi has 11 public holidays in 2021. Of these, 11 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Malawian public holidays or Malawian bank holidays? Malawi public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
Malawi celebrates 11 public holidays in 2021. 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 3), Good Friday (on April 2) and Easter Monday (on April 5).
About these dates: the Malawi 2021 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Holidays
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Long weekends & bridge days
A Malawi holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2021.
- Long weekendJan 1 – Jan 33 days
- Long weekendJan 15 – Jan 173 days
- Long weekendApr 2 – Apr 54 days
- Long weekendMay 1 – May 33 days
- Long weekendMay 14 – May 163 days
- Bridge-day opportunityJul 3 – Jul 64 days · Take 2021-07-05 off
- Long weekendOct 15 – Oct 173 days
- Long weekendDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Malawi has 11 public holidays in 2021.
Yes. 11 out of 11 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 8 long weekends in Malawi in 2021.
No. The next public holiday in Malawi is on .