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
Mar 8, . The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women -
Youth Day
Mar 12, . The day is observed to celebrate the youths in society and their contribution to ... -
Good Friday
Apr 18, . Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of ... -
Holy Saturday
Apr 19, . Day before Easter and the last day of Holy Week. Commemorates the day that Jesus Christ's ... -
Easter Monday
Apr 21, . Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the ... -
Kenneth Kaunda Day
Apr 28, . A public holiday to honour Kenneth Kaunda, the first president of Zambia.
List of Holidays in Zambia in 2025
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
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| Wednesday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Women's Day | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Youth Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Holy Saturday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Kenneth Kaunda Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Labour Day | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | African Unity Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Heroes' Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Unity Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Farmers' Day | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | National Prayer Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Independence Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | 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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