Easter 2025, 2026 and 2027 in Malawi

Easter is regarded as the most important of Christian holy days, and Easter in Malawi is celebrated with two holidays – on Good Friday and the day after Easter Sunday.

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2025	18 Apr	Fri	Good Friday
	21 Apr	Mon	Easter Monday
2026	3 Apr	Fri	Good Friday
	6 Apr	Mon	Easter Monday
2027	26 Mar	Fri	Good Friday
	29 Mar	Mon	Easter Monday
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

The date of Easter changes each year based on the centuries-old calculations that determine the Christian Ecclesiastical Calendar. This means that the date of Easter Sunday can be anytime between 22 March and 25 April.

Eighty percent of the population of Malawi is Christian, and the four-day weekend is thus an important time in most communities across the country.

People use the four days to attend multi-day church services and to visit family and friends they may not have seen for awhile. Catholics often take part in Stations of the Cross processions on Good Friday, while many denominations hold crusades and revivals.

Services include preaching by guest speakers, prayer, singing, dancing, and mini-dramas. Afterwards, everyone joins together to enjoy a big meal and to converse about the events of the day.

Previous Years

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2024	29 Mar	Fri	Good Friday
	1 Apr	Mon	Easter Monday
2023	7 Apr	Fri	Good Friday
	10 Apr	Mon	Easter Monday