John Chilembwe Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 3
- Day of year
- 15
- Local time zone
- Africa/Blantyre
- Currency
- MWK
Long-weekend planner
John Chilembwe Day falls on a Thursday in 2026. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Malawi, John Chilembwe Day is on January 15, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, John Chilembwe Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. John Chilembwe Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Malawi.
John Chilembwe Day was on January 15, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next John Chilembwe Day in Malawi is on January 15, 2027.
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The John Chilembwe Day date for Malawi 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.