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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Women's Day (in lieu) is in 45 days
Mar 9: The UN has declared 8 March to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women -
Youth Day is in 48 days
Mar 12: On 12 March, Zambia celebrates youth day, honouring its children -
Good Friday is in 77 days
Apr 10: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of ... -
Holy Saturday is in 78 days
Apr 11: Day before Easter and the last day of Holy Week. Commemorates the day that Jesus Christ's ... -
Easter Monday is in 80 days
Apr 13: Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the ... -
Labour Day is in 98 days
May 1: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the ...
List of Holidays in Zambia in 2020
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Women's Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Youth Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Holy Saturday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Labour Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | African Unity Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Heroes' Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Unity Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Farmers' Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | National Prayer Day | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Independence Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
Notes
- Public holidays that fall on a Sunday are moved to the next Monday
Zambia Holiday News
- 22 October 2019: President Lungu Has Declared October 25th A Public Holiday source: The Zambian Observer
- 08 October 2019: Sumaili encourages participation in Day of Prayer celebrations source: Lusaka Times
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