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Malawi has 11 public holidays in 2023. 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 2023. These include 11 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 2), John Chilembwe Day (on January 16), Martyrs' Day (on March 3), Good Friday (on April 7) and Easter Monday (on April 10).
About these dates: the Malawi 2023 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Holidays
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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 2023.
- Long weekendJan 14 – Jan 163 days
- Long weekendMar 3 – Mar 53 days
- Long weekendApr 7 – Apr 104 days
- Long weekendApr 29 – May 13 days
- Long weekendMay 13 – May 153 days
- Bridge-day opportunityJul 6 – Jul 94 days · Take 2023-07-07 off
- Long weekendDec 23 – Dec 264 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Malawi has 11 public holidays in 2023.
Yes. 11 out of 11 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 7 long weekends in Malawi in 2023.
No. The next public holiday in Malawi is on .