Zambia Holidays 2025
Complete list of holidays and observances in Zambia for the year 2025.
January
Wed 1
New Year
Public holiday
March
Sat 8
International Women's Day
Public holiday
Wed 12
Youth Day
Public holiday
April
Fri 18
Good Friday
Public holiday
Sat 19
Holy Saturday
Public holiday
Sun 20
Easter Sunday
Observance
Mon 21
Easter Monday
Public holiday
Mon 28
Kenneth Kaunda Day
Public holiday
May
Thu 1
Labour Day
Public holiday
Sun 11
Mother's Day
Observance
Sun 25
Africa Freedom Day
Public holiday
Mon 26
Day off for Africa Freedom Day
Public holiday
June
Sun 15
Father's Day
Observance
July
Mon 7
Heroes' Day
Public holiday
Tue 8
Unity Day
Public holiday
August
Mon 4
Farmers' Day
Public holiday
October
Sat 18
Prayer Day
Public holiday
Fri 24
Independence Day
Public holiday
December
Thu 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday