Zambia public holidays 2024
- Public holidays
- 14
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 6
Zambia public holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| March 9 | Saturday | Women’s Day |
| March 12 | Tuesday | Youth Day |
| March 29 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 1 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 29 | Monday | Kenneth Kaunda Day |
| May 1 | Wednesday | Labour Day |
| May 25 | Saturday | African Freedom Day |
| July 1 | Monday | Heroes' Day |
| July 2 | Tuesday | Unity Day |
| August 5 | Monday | Farmers' Day |
| October 18 | Friday | National Day of Prayers |
| October 24 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| December 25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2024
- December 30 – January 13 days off
- March 9 – March 124 days off · if you take Monday March 11 off
- March 29 – April 14 days off
- April 27 – April 293 days off
- April 27 – May 15 days off · if you take Tuesday April 30 off
- June 29 – July 24 days off
- August 3 – August 53 days off
- October 18 – October 203 days off
- October 24 – October 274 days off · if you take Friday October 25 off
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Zambia have in 2024?
Zambia has 14 public holidays in 2024; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2024?
In 2024, Zambia has 6 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.