Zambia · 2027

Public holidays in Zambia 2027

102
days until New Year's Day

15 national public holidays · 11 fall on a weekday

Updated on September 20, 2026

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All 2027 public holidays

  1. 1 janFriNew Year's Day102 days
  2. 8 marMonInternational Women's Day168 days
  3. 12 marFriYouth Day172 days
  4. 26 marFriGood Friday186 days
  5. 27 marSatHoly Saturday187 days
  6. 29 marMonEaster Monday189 days
  7. 28 aprWedKenneth Kaunda Day219 days
  8. 1 maySatLabour Day222 days
  9. 25 mayTueAfrica Freedom Day246 days
  10. 5 julMonHeroes' Day287 days
  11. 6 julTueUnity Day288 days
  12. 2 augMonFarmers' Day315 days
  13. 18 octMonNational Prayer Day392 days
  14. 24 octSunIndependence Day398 days
  15. 25 decSatChristmas Day460 days

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Long weekends in 2027

How many days off each holiday gives you, and how many vacation days it takes to stretch it.

New Year's Day January 1 3 days off

Falls on Friday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

International Women's Day March 8 3 days off

Falls on Monday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

Youth Day March 12 3 days off

Falls on Friday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

Good Friday / Holy Saturday March 26 – March 27 4 days off

Falls on Friday: 4 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

Easter Monday March 29 4 days off

Falls on Monday: 4 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

Kenneth Kaunda Day April 28 Bridge

Falls on Wednesday. Taking Monday April 26 y Tuesday April 27 off, that is 5 days in a row.

Labour Day May 1 Bridge

Falls on Saturday. Taking Thursday April 29 y Friday April 30 off, that is 5 days in a row.

Africa Freedom Day May 25 Bridge

Falls on Tuesday. Taking Monday May 24 off, that is 4 days in a row.

Heroes' Day / Unity Day July 5 – July 6 4 days off

Falls on Monday: 4 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

Farmers' Day August 2 3 days off

Falls on Monday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

National Prayer Day October 18 3 days off

Falls on Monday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

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Frequently asked questions

How many national public holidays does Zambia have in 2027?
Zambia has 15 national public holidays in 2027. These apply across the whole country; local holidays for a district or municipality are not included.
Which is the next public holiday in Zambia?
The next one is New Year's Day, on January 1 (Friday). 102 days to go.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
4 of the 15 fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Holy Saturday (March 27), Labour Day (May 1), Independence Day (October 24), Christmas Day (December 25).
Are public holidays paid in Zambia?
National public holidays are generally paid days off, and working on one usually entitles you to a premium. The details and the rate depend on Zambia law and on your contract: check your country labour authority.
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Does this list include regional holidays?
No. Only NATIONAL holidays are listed, the ones that apply across Zambia. Local patron saint days and district or municipal holidays are deliberately excluded: mixing them would produce a list that applies to no one in particular, because someone in one town does not get another town local holiday off.
This list covers only the NATIONAL public holidays of Zambia, the ones that apply countrywide. It does not include local patron saint days or district holidays: for those, check the labour authority of Zambia or your local government.

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