2072 Holidays - Malawi
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday | Jan. 1, 2072 | National | All |
| John Chilembwe Day | Friday | Jan. 15, 2072 | National | All |
| Martyrs Day | Thursday | March 3, 2072 | National | All |
| Good Friday | Friday | April 8, 2072 | National | All |
| Easter Monday | Monday | April 11, 2072 | National | All |
| Labour Day (In Lieu) | Monday | May 2, 2072 | National | All |
| Kamuzu Day (In Lieu) | Monday | May 16, 2072 | National | All |
| Independence Day | Wednesday | July 6, 2072 | National | All |
| Eid ul-Fitr * | Friday | Oct. 14, 2072 | National | All |
| Mother's Day (In Lieu) | Monday | Oct. 17, 2072 | National | All |
| Christmas (In Lieu) | Monday | Dec. 26, 2072 | National | All |
| Christmas Holiday | Tuesday | Dec. 27, 2072 | 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 |
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| 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.