Zambia public holidays 2028
- Public holidays
- 15
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 6
Zambia public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day |
| March 9 | Thursday | Women’s Day |
| March 12 | Sunday | Youth Day |
| March 13 | Monday | Youth Day (substitute day) |
| April 14 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 17 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 28 | Friday | Kenneth Kaunda Day |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day |
| May 25 | Thursday | African Freedom Day |
| July 3 | Monday | Heroes' Day |
| July 4 | Tuesday | Unity Day |
| August 7 | Monday | Farmers' Day |
| October 18 | Wednesday | National Day of Prayers |
| October 24 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| December 25 | Monday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2028
- March 9 – March 135 days off · if you take Friday March 10 off
- March 11 – March 133 days off
- April 14 – April 174 days off
- April 28 – May 14 days off
- May 25 – May 284 days off · if you take Friday May 26 off
- July 1 – July 44 days off
- August 5 – August 73 days off
- October 21 – October 244 days off · if you take Monday October 23 off
- December 23 – December 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 2028?
Zambia has 15 public holidays in 2028; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2028?
In 2028, Zambia has 6 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.