Lake of Stars Festival
Season or date: October
International music and art festival on Lake Malawi shores. Over 30,000 in folk costumes performing chorus and folk dance, national event named after stars reflecting on lake
Festivals in Malawi
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Kulamba International Cultural Festival
Season or date: August
Multi-ethnic traditional dance and music showcased near Mzimba in north
Malawi International Marathon
Season or date: June
Charity marathon running along lakeshore and highlands
Umuramda Traditional Dance Festival
Season or date: September
Southern Ngoni tribe warrior dance Ngoma competition
Public holidays
- New Year''s Day
- John Chilembwe Memorial Day (January 15)
- Martyrs'' Day (March 3)
- Easter period
- May Day (May 1)
- Kamuzu Banda Memorial Day (May 14)
- Independence Day (July 6)
- Mother''s Day (October 15)
- Christmas (December 25)
- Boxing Day (December 26)