National Holidays in Zambia (2023) 🇿🇲

Q: When is the next public holiday in Zambia?

The next public holiday in Zambia is Heroes' Day on Monday, July 6, 2026 — in 12 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Zambia have in 2023?

Zambia has 17 public holidays in 2023.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Zambia?

The most recent public holiday in Zambia was Africa Freedom Day on Monday, May 25, 2026 — 30 days ago.

Q: How does Zambia's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Zambia has 17 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:Zimbabwe: 13 public holidaysTanzania: 16 public holidaysMozambique: 10 public holidaysNamibia: 13 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does Zambia have in 2024?

Zambia will have 16 public holidays in 2024.

Zambia observes 17 public holidays this year, with 16 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Heroes' Day. The most recent was Africa Freedom Day.

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Sunday	New Year's Day
2 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
8 Mar	Wednesday	International Women's Day
12 Mar	Sunday	Youth Day
13 Mar	Monday	Youth Day (observed)
7 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
8 Apr	Saturday	Holy Saturday
10 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
28 Apr	Friday	Kenneth Kaunda Day
1 May	Monday	Labour Day
25 May	Thursday	Africa Freedom Day
3 Jul	Monday	Heroes' Day
4 Jul	Tuesday	Unity Day
7 Aug	Monday	Farmers' Day
18 Oct	Wednesday	National Prayer Day
24 Oct	Tuesday	Independence Day
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day