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Malawi public holidays in 1996.

Complete list of 12 public holidays in Malawi for 1996, plus 0 joint leave days and 0 regional observances. Find long weekends, dates, and historical context.

At a glance

Key facts: Malawi 1996

Public holidays
12
National
Joint leave
0
Optional
Regional
0
Per state/region
Long weekends
6
3+ day breaks
Total days off
22
Cumulative
First holiday
Jan 1
New Year's Day
Last holiday
Dec 26
Boxing Day
Country code
MW
en-MW
Month by month

All Malawi 1996 holidays

January2 holidays
1MonNew Year's Day
15MonJohn Chilembwe Day
February0 holidays
No public holidays
March1 holiday
3SunMartyrs Day
April3 holidays
5FriGood FridayChristian
6SatHoly SaturdayChristian
8MonEaster MondayChristian
May2 holidays
1WedLabour Day
14TueKamuzu Day
June0 holidays
No public holidays
July1 holiday
6SatIndependence Day
August0 holidays
No public holidays
September0 holidays
No public holidays
October1 holiday
15TueMother's Day
November0 holidays
No public holidays
December2 holidays
25WedChristmas DayChristian
26ThuBoxing DayChristian

By category: 7 Civil · 5 Christian. Classification is derived from each holiday's name and underlying calendar system.

113 observances

Observances & international days · Malawi 1996

Religious observances (Christian Easter cycle), international UN/WHO days, and cultural observances that are widely marked in Malawi but are not official public holidays. Dates are algorithmic — accurate for any year.

Observances are marked but not gazetted as public holidays — workplaces, banks and schools usually remain open.

6 long weekends

Plan your 1996 time off

In 1996, Malawi has 6 natural long-weekend opportunities, totaling 22 potential days off. Use our planner to optimize leave strategy.

New Year's Day
Dec 30Jan 1 · 3 days
John Chilembwe Day
Jan 13Jan 15 · 3 days
Good Friday + Easter
Apr 5Apr 8 · 4 days
Kamuzu Day
May 11May 14 · 4 days
Mother's Day
Oct 12Oct 15 · 4 days
Boxing Day
Dec 26Dec 29 · 4 days
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6 long weekends
Malawi 1996: 12 public holidays