Public holidays in Zambia 2027
Zambia has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday
Long weekendInternational Women's Day
Monday
Long weekendYouth Day
Friday
Long weekendGood Friday
Friday
Long weekendHoly Saturday
Saturday · Easter Saturday
On the weekendEaster Sunday
Sunday
On the weekendEaster Monday
Monday
Long weekendKenneth Kaunda's Birthday
Wednesday
Labour Day
Monday
Long weekendAfrican Freedom Day
Tuesday · Africa Freedom Day
Heroes' Day
Monday
Long weekendUnity Day
Tuesday
Farmers' Day
Monday
Long weekendNational Day of Prayer
Monday
Long weekendIndependence Day
Monday
Long weekendChristmas Day
Monday
Long weekend
Working days off
14
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 16
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 11
Zambia public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of Zambia’s 16 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 14 fall on a working day and 2 on the weekend. 11 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Zambia have in 2027?
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Zambia has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 14 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in Zambia in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in Zambia fall on a weekend in 2027?
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Holy Saturday (March 27) and Easter Sunday (March 28) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on Zambia’s rules.
How many long weekends are there in Zambia in 2027?
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11 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, International Women's Day, Youth Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Heroes' Day, Farmers' Day, National Day of Prayer, Independence Day and Christmas Day.