20242025
New Year's Day1 January1 January
Women's Day8 March8 March
Youth Day12 March12 March
Good Friday29 March18 April
Easter Monday1 April21 April
Labour Day1 May1 May
Africa Freedom Day25 May25 May
Heroes' Day1 July7 July
Unity Day2 July8 July
Farmers' Day5 August4 August
Independence Day24 October24 October
Christmas Day25 December25 December

*If a public holiday in Zambia falls on a Sunday, it is observed the following Monday.

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►For facts about the country, see Moving to Zambia

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