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Public in Malawi
John Chilembwe Day in Malawi
Commemoration of Reverend John Chilembwe
Quick Facts
Holiday Type
Classification in Malawi
Public
Established
Officially instituted in Malawi
1915
Founding Father
Commemorates a founding father of Malawi
👑 Founding Father
About John Chilembwe Day
Commemoration of Reverend John Chilembwe
A day to honor John Chilembwe, a Baptist pastor and anti-colonial activist.
Honours the Reverend Chilembwe who led the first nationalist uprising in 1914-1915 protesting against forced labour and African involvement in World War I
Practical Information in Malawi
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedHistorical Significance in Malawi
Established in 2001, it commemorates Chilembwe's uprising against colonial rule in 1915.
Calendar Details
Calendar Systems
gregorian
On this day in African history
- 1954 Richard Achieng Oneko acquitted of all Mau Mau-related charges on appeal by the Supreme Court of Kenya, but immediately re-arrested under emergency de... · Kenya
- 1954 East African Court of Appeal acquits Achieng Oneko after judges determine that key prosecution evidence against him lacks credibility. · Kenya
- 1954 British colonial authorities immediately re-detain Achieng Oneko under Emergency Regulations and transfer him to Manyani Detention Camp. · Kenya
- 1963 The First Congo Civil War ends as Katanga rebels surrender, resulting in the reintegration of the breakaway state into the DRC and the exile of leader...
- 1966 The First Nigerian Republic is overthrown in a military coup d'etat.
- 1970 Nigerian civil war ends after the Republic of Biafra disbands and joins Nigeria.
Historical Timeline
1915
Instituted in Malawi
🇲🇼Holiday officially established in Malawi
📅 Established2026
Last observed in Malawi
🇲🇼Final celebration recorded in Malawi
⏰ Last ObservedCurrent Status in Malawi
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Malawi
Last observed: 2026
Public Holiday
Date: January 15, 2024