List of National Holidays in Zambia 2028
14
public holidays
10
during weekdays
New Year
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When Is the Next Public Holiday in Zambia?
New Year
Saturday, January 1, 2028
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Working Days in 2028
Calculate the number of working days and work hours for each month, accounting for weekends and public holidays.
Working Days Calendar 2028
| Month | Days | Working | 8h/day | 4h/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
February | 29 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
March | 31 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
April | 30 | 17 | 136 | 68 |
May | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
June | 30 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
July | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
August | 31 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
September | 30 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
October | 31 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
November | 30 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
December | 31 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
| Total | 366 | 250 | 2000 | 1000 |
| Average | 20.8 | 166.7 | 83.3 |
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2028 Calendar
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List of National Holidays in Zambia 2028
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2028 | New Year | Saturday |
| March 8, 2028 | International Womens Day | Wednesday |
| March 12, 2028 | Youth Day | Sunday |
| April 14, 2028 | Good Friday | Friday |
| April 17, 2028 | Easter Monday | Monday |
| April 28, 2028 | Birthday of Kenneth Kaunda | Friday |
| May 1, 2028 | Labour Day | Monday |
| May 25, 2028 | Africa Day | Thursday |
| July 1, 2028 | Heroes Day | Saturday |
| July 2, 2028 | Unity Day | Sunday |
| August 1, 2028 | Farmers Day | Tuesday |
| October 18, 2028 | National Prayer Day | Wednesday |
| October 24, 2028 | Independence Day | Tuesday |
| December 25, 2028 | Christmas Day | Monday |
New Year
January 1, 2028
International Womens Day
March 8, 2028
Youth Day
March 12, 2028
Good Friday
April 14, 2028
Easter Monday
April 17, 2028
Birthday of Kenneth Kaunda
April 28, 2028
Labour Day
May 1, 2028
Africa Day
May 25, 2028
Heroes Day
July 1, 2028
Unity Day
July 2, 2028
Farmers Day
August 1, 2028
National Prayer Day
October 18, 2028
Independence Day
October 24, 2028
Christmas Day
December 25, 2028
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Frequently Asked Questions
Zambia has 14 national holidays in 2028. Of these, 10 fall on weekdays and 4 fall on weekends.