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There are fourteen national public holidays observed in the Republic of Zambia. This includes Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday which always fall on a weekend.
When are the next National holidays in Zambia?
Upcoming Holidays
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Christmas Day
Dec 25, . Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on ... -
New Year's Day
Jan 1, . New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, ... -
Women's Day (in lieu)
Mar 8, . The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women -
Youth Day
Mar 12, . The day is observed to celebrate the youths in society and their contribution to ... -
Good Friday
Apr 15, . Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of ... -
Holy Saturday
Apr 16, . Day before Easter and the last day of Holy Week. Commemorates the day that Jesus Christ's ...
List of Holidays in Zambia in 2021
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Women's Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Youth Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Holy Saturday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Labour Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | African Unity Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Public Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Heroes' Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Unity Day | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Public Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Farmers' Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Public Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Public Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Public Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | National Prayer Day | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Independence Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Independence Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
Notes
- Public holidays that fall on a Sunday are moved to the next Monday
Zambia Holiday News
- 23 August 2021: Zambia declares public holiday for Hakainde Hichilema inauguration source: IOL
- 08 August 2021: President Lungu Declares Friday the 13th as a Public Holiday source: Lusaka Times
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