2025 Holidays - Malawi
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday | Jan. 1, 2025 | National | All |
| John Chilembwe Day | Wednesday | Jan. 15, 2025 | National | All |
| Martyrs Day | Monday | March 3, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid ul-Fitr * | Monday | March 31, 2025 | National | All |
| Good Friday | Friday | April 18, 2025 | National | All |
| Easter Monday | Monday | April 21, 2025 | National | All |
| Labour Day | Thursday | May 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Kamuzu Day | Wednesday | May 14, 2025 | National | All |
| Independence Day (In Lieu) | Monday | July 7, 2025 | National | All |
| Mother's Day | Wednesday | Oct. 15, 2025 | National | All |
| Christmas | Thursday | Dec. 25, 2025 | National | All |
| Christmas Holiday | Friday | Dec. 26, 2025 | National | All |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
Malawi workweek and weekend
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Weekend | Weekend |
Malawi Public Holiday Observance Rules
1. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Weekend
- If a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, it is observed on the next working day. Source
2. Working on Public Holidays
- Employees required to work on a public holiday are entitled to:
- Their regular pay for the hours worked.
- An additional 100% of their normal pay for the hours worked on the holiday. Source
3. Annual Paid Leave
- Employees are entitled to a minimum of 15 days of paid annual leave for those working a five-day week, and 18 days for those working a six-day week. Source
4. Additional Notes
- Malawi recognizes several public holidays annually, including New Year's Day, John Chilembwe Day, Martyrs' Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labour Day, President Kamuzu Banda's Birthday, Eid al-Fitr, Independence Day, Mother's Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. Source
- Employers and employees should refer to the Employment Act of Malawi and any applicable collective agreements for specific provisions related to public holidays and work schedules.