Malawi Public Holidays

The Malawi independence day, a major Malawi public holiday is celebrated in a grand manner. Political rallies come out on the streets and long speeches by leaders are a common scene. Malawian flag is being hoisted in the streets of Malawi. The other important Malawi public holiday is on 3rd March. This day is devoted for the freedom fighters of Malawi. People go to the churches to offer prayers for the parted souls of the martyrs. Soft music is also being broad casted on the Malawi radios.

It's a rule in Malawi that if a holiday falls on any Saturday then the previous day will always be a holiday. If any public holiday falls on Sunday then the succeeding day will naturally be a local holiday. Many a times, Ad hoc Malawi public holidays are announced at a very short notice. Following is the list Malawi public holidays

Holidays for 2007

• 1 Jan New Year's Day.
• 15 Jan Chilembwe Day.
• 3 Mar Martyrs' Day.
• 6-9 Apr Easter.
• 1 May Labor Day.
• 14 Jun Freedom Day.
• 6 Jul Republic Day.
• 8 Oct Mothers' Day.
• 13 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
• 25 Dec Christmas Day.
• 26 Dec Boxing Day.

Knowing the holidays beforehand can give the Malawians an opportunity to plan for a good trip. The special scheme of holiday in Malawi provides the opportunity to the Malawians for planning a short trip. Following is the list of public holidays in Malawi for the year 2008

• 1 Jan New Year's Day.
• 15 Jan Chilembwe Day.
• 3 Mar Martyrs' Day.
• 21-24 Mar Easter.
• 1 May Labour Day.
• 14 Jun Freedom Day.
• 6 Jul Republic Day.
• 2 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
• 13 Oct Mothers' Day.
• 25 Dec Christmas Day.
• 26 Dec Boxing Day.