Calendars
Public holidays in Zambia 2027
17 public holidays; 12 fall on a working day. The weekend in Zambia is Saturday and Sunday.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's Day |
| Monday | International Women's Day |
| Friday | Youth Day |
| Friday | Good Friday |
| Saturday | Holy Saturdayweekend |
| Sunday | Easter Sundayweekend |
| Monday | Easter Monday |
| Wednesday | Kenneth Kaunda Day |
| Saturday | Labour Dayweekend |
| Tuesday | Africa Freedom Day |
| Monday | Heroes' Day |
| Tuesday | Unity Day |
| Monday | Farmers' Day |
| Sunday | Independence Dayweekend |
| Monday | Independence Dayobserved |
| Saturday | Christmas Dayweekend |
| Wednesday | National Day of Prayer and Christian Heritage |
Notes
Observed means the day off is moved, usually to the next Monday, because the holiday falls on a weekend.
Only nationwide public holidays are listed. Regions, employers and schools may add others. See also the 2027 calendar and time in Zambia. Source: holidays 0.108 (github.com/vacanza/holidays), MIT.