All upcoming holidays for Zambia.
Zambia is a landlocked country located in southern Africa. It is known for its natural beauty, wildlife, and diverse culture. The country celebrates a number of holidays throughout the year, including:
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New Year’s Day - January 1st marks the beginning of the new year and is a public holiday in Zambia.
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Youth Day - celebrated on March 12th, this holiday honors the contributions of young people to the country’s development.
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Good Friday and Easter Monday - these Christian holidays are observed in Zambia, with many people attending church services and spending time with family.
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Labour Day - May 1st is a public holiday in Zambia, honoring the contributions of workers to the country’s economy.
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Africa Freedom Day - celebrated on May 25th, this holiday commemorates the founding of the Organization of African Unity (now the African Union) and the fight against colonialism and apartheid.
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Heroes Day - observed on the first Monday in July, this holiday honors the contributions of Zambian heroes and heroines to the country’s development.
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Independence Day - celebrated on October 24th, this holiday marks the day in 1964 when Zambia gained independence from Britain.
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Christmas Day - December 25th is a public holiday in Zambia, with many people attending church services and spending time with family.
In addition to these holidays, Zambia also celebrates traditional cultural festivals such as the Lwiindi Gonde Ceremony, the Kuomboka Ceremony, and the Nc’wala Ceremony. These festivals celebrate the country’s rich cultural heritage and traditions.
Holidays in Zambia
Date |
Holiday |
01, January, 2023 |
New Year’s Day |
02, January, 2023 |
New Year’s Day |
08, March, 2023 |
International Women’s Day |
12, March, 2023 |
Youth Day |
13, March, 2023 |
Youth Day |
07, April, 2023 |
Good Friday |
08, April, 2023 |
Holy Saturday |
10, April, 2023 |
Easter Monday |
28, April, 2023 |
Kenneth Kaunda Day |
01, May, 2023 |
Labour Day |
25, May, 2023 |
Africa Freedom Day |
03, July, 2023 |
Heroes’ Day |
04, July, 2023 |
Unity Day |
07, August, 2023 |
Farmers’ Day |
18, October, 2023 |
National Prayer Day |
24, October, 2023 |
Independence Day |
25, December, 2023 |
Christmas Day |
01, January, 2024 |
New Year’s Day |
08, March, 2024 |
International Women’s Day |
12, March, 2024 |
Youth Day |
29, March, 2024 |
Good Friday |
30, March, 2024 |
Holy Saturday |
01, April, 2024 |
Easter Monday |
28, April, 2024 |
Kenneth Kaunda Day |
29, April, 2024 |
Kenneth Kaunda Day |
01, May, 2024 |
Labour Day |
25, May, 2024 |
Africa Freedom Day |
01, July, 2024 |
Heroes’ Day |
02, July, 2024 |
Unity Day |
05, August, 2024 |
Farmers’ Day |
18, October, 2024 |
National Prayer Day |
24, October, 2024 |
Independence Day |
25, December, 2024 |
Christmas Day |
01, January, 2025 |
New Year’s Day |
08, March, 2025 |
International Women’s Day |
12, March, 2025 |
Youth Day |
18, April, 2025 |
Good Friday |
19, April, 2025 |
Holy Saturday |
21, April, 2025 |
Easter Monday |
28, April, 2025 |
Kenneth Kaunda Day |
01, May, 2025 |
Labour Day |
25, May, 2025 |
Africa Freedom Day |
26, May, 2025 |
Africa Freedom Day |
07, July, 2025 |
Heroes’ Day |
08, July, 2025 |
Unity Day |
04, August, 2025 |
Farmers’ Day |
18, October, 2025 |
National Prayer Day |
24, October, 2025 |
Independence Day |
25, December, 2025 |
Christmas Day |
01, January, 2026 |
New Year’s Day |
08, March, 2026 |
International Women’s Day |
09, March, 2026 |
International Women’s Day |
12, March, 2026 |
Youth Day |
03, April, 2026 |
Good Friday |
04, April, 2026 |
Holy Saturday |
06, April, 2026 |
Easter Monday |
28, April, 2026 |
Kenneth Kaunda Day |
01, May, 2026 |
Labour Day |
25, May, 2026 |
Africa Freedom Day |
06, July, 2026 |
Heroes’ Day |
07, July, 2026 |
Unity Day |
03, August, 2026 |
Farmers’ Day |
18, October, 2026 |
National Prayer Day |
19, October, 2026 |
National Prayer Day |
24, October, 2026 |
Independence Day |
25, December, 2026 |
Christmas Day |
01, January, 2027 |
New Year’s Day |
08, March, 2027 |
International Women’s Day |
12, March, 2027 |
Youth Day |
26, March, 2027 |
Good Friday |
27, March, 2027 |
Holy Saturday |
29, March, 2027 |
Easter Monday |
28, April, 2027 |
Kenneth Kaunda Day |
01, May, 2027 |
Labour Day |
25, May, 2027 |
Africa Freedom Day |
05, July, 2027 |
Heroes’ Day |
06, July, 2027 |
Unity Day |
02, August, 2027 |
Farmers’ Day |
18, October, 2027 |
National Prayer Day |
24, October, 2027 |
Independence Day |
25, October, 2027 |
Independence Day |
25, December, 2027 |
Christmas Day |