Public holidays in Zambia explained

There are approximately thirteen nationally recognized public holidays celebrated in the Republic of Zambia, a country in Southern Africa.

If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a holiday.

On the Easter weekend, all four days are declared public holidays.

Public holidays

• January 1 - New Year's Day
• March 8 - International Women's Day
• March 12 - Youth Day^[1]
• April 28 - Kenneth Kaunda Birthday^[2]
• May 1 - Labour Day
• May 25 - African Freedom Day
• July (first Monday) - Heroes' Day
• July (Tuesday following Heroes' Day) - Unity Day
• August (first Monday) - Farmers' Day
• October 18 - National Prayer Day
• October 24 - Independence Day
• December 25 - Christmas Day

External links

• http://www.worldtravelguide.net/zambia/public-holidays
• http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Public%20Holidays%20Act.pdf

Notes and References

1. Web site: National Holidays in Zambia in 2020 . Office Holidays . Apr 26, 2020 . en.
2. Web site: 2021-07-07. KK'S BIRTHDAY NOW A PUBLIC HOLIDAY ~. 2021-08-01. en-GB.