Zambia public holidays 2027
First public holiday of 2027 (Zambia): New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1, 2027, 58 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 15
- On a weekend
- 3
- Long weekends
- 7
Zambia public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| March 9 | Tuesday | Women’s Day |
| March 12 | Friday | Youth Day |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 29 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 28 | Wednesday | Kenneth Kaunda Day |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day |
| May 25 | Tuesday | African Freedom Day |
| July 5 | Monday | Heroes' Day |
| July 6 | Tuesday | Unity Day |
| August 2 | Monday | Farmers' Day |
| October 18 | Monday | National Day of Prayers |
| October 24 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| October 25 | Monday | Independence Day (substitute day) |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2027
- January 1 – January 33 days off
- March 6 – March 94 days off · if you take Monday March 8 off
- March 12 – March 143 days off
- March 26 – March 294 days off
- May 22 – May 254 days off · if you take Monday May 24 off
- July 3 – July 64 days off
- July 31 – August 23 days off
- October 16 – October 183 days off
- October 23 – October 253 days 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 2027?
Zambia has 15 public holidays in 2027; 3 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2027?
In 2027, Zambia has 7 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.