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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National Prayer Day is in 3 days
Oct 18: Declared as a National Day of Prayer, Fasting and Reconciliation in 2015 -
Independence Day is in 9 days
Oct 24: Marks the declaration of independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 -
Christmas Day is in 71 days
Dec 25: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on ... -
New Year's Day is in 78 days
Jan 1: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, ... -
Women's Day (in lieu) is in 146 days
Mar 9: The UN has declared 8 March to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women -
Youth Day is in 149 days
Mar 12: On 12 March, Zambia celebrates youth day, honouring its children
List of Holidays in Zambia in 2019
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Women's Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Youth Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Holy Saturday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Labour Day | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | African Unity Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Heroes' Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Unity Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Farmers' Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | National Prayer Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Independence Day | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
Notes
- Public holidays that fall on a Sunday are moved to the next Monday
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