National Holidays in Zambia
14
public holidays
10
during weekdays
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National Holidays in Zambia 2027
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | New Year | Friday |
| March 8, 2027 | International Womens Day | Monday |
| March 12, 2027 | Youth Day | Friday |
| March 26, 2027 | Good Friday | Friday |
| March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday | Monday |
| April 28, 2027 | Birthday of Kenneth Kaunda | Wednesday |
| May 1, 2027 | Labour Day | Saturday |
| May 25, 2027 | Africa Day | Tuesday |
| July 1, 2027 | Heroes Day | Thursday |
| July 2, 2027 | Unity Day | Friday |
| August 1, 2027 | Farmers Day | Sunday |
| October 18, 2027 | National Prayer Day | Monday |
| October 24, 2027 | Independence Day | Sunday |
| December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day | Saturday |
New Year
January 1, 2027
International Womens Day
March 8, 2027
Youth Day
March 12, 2027
Good Friday
March 26, 2027
Easter Monday
March 29, 2027
Birthday of Kenneth Kaunda
April 28, 2027
Labour Day
May 1, 2027
Africa Day
May 25, 2027
Heroes Day
July 1, 2027
Unity Day
July 2, 2027
Farmers Day
August 1, 2027
National Prayer Day
October 18, 2027
Independence Day
October 24, 2027
Christmas Day
December 25, 2027
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January 2027
1 vacation idea
March 2027
4 vacation ideas
April 2027
1 vacation idea
May 2027
1 vacation idea
July 2027
2 vacation ideas
October 2027
1 vacation idea
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Frequently Asked Questions
Zambia has 14 national holidays in 2027. Of these, 10 fall on weekdays and 4 fall on weekends.