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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Heroes' Day
Jul 3, . This holiday honours Zambians accorded the status of heroes and heroines -
Unity Day
Jul 4, . Zambia Unity Day is intended help foster solidarity between the diverse groups that make ... -
Farmers' Day
Aug 7, . A day to celebrate the contribution and work of the agricultural sector in Zambia -
National Prayer Day
Oct 18, . Declared as a National Day of Prayer, Fasting and Reconciliation in 2015 -
Independence Day
Oct 24, . Marks the declaration of independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 -
Christmas Day
Dec 25, . Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on ...
List of Holidays in Zambia in 2023
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Women's Day | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Youth Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Youth Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Holy Saturday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Kenneth Kaunda Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Labour Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | African Unity Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Heroes' Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Unity Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Farmers' Day | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | National Prayer Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Independence Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
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Notes
- Public holidays that fall on a Sunday are moved to the next Monday
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