Zambia Public Holidays List 2024
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Zambia year 2024
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Monday | New Year | National holiday |
| 2 | 08 Mar, Friday | International Women's Day | National holiday |
| 3 | 12 Mar, Tuesday | Youth Day | National holiday |
| 4 | 20 Mar, Wednesday | March Equinox | Season |
| 5 | 29 Mar, Friday | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 6 | 30 Mar, Saturday | Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| 7 | 31 Mar, Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 8 | 01 Apr, Monday | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 9 | 28 Apr, Sunday | Kenneth Kaunda Day | National holiday |
| 10 | 01 May, Wednesday | Labour Day | National holiday |
| 11 | 12 May, Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| 12 | 25 May, Saturday | Africa Freedom Day | National holiday |
| 13 | 16 Jun, Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| 14 | 20 Jun, Thursday | June Solstice | Season |
| 15 | 01 Jul, Monday | Heroes' Day | National holiday |
| 16 | 02 Jul, Tuesday | Unity Day | National holiday |
| 17 | 05 Aug, Monday | Farmers' Day | National holiday |
| 18 | 22 Sep, Sunday | September Equinox | Season |
| 19 | 18 Oct, Friday | Prayer Day | National holiday |
| 20 | 24 Oct, Thursday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 21 | 21 Dec, Saturday | December Solstice | Season |
| 22 | 25 Dec, Wednesday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
New Year (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
International Women's Day (08 Mar) : International Women's Day is a public holiday in Zambia
Youth Day (12 Mar) : Youth Day is a public holiday in Zambia
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Zambia (Lusaka)
Good Friday (29 Mar) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday (30 Mar) : Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday (31 Mar) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday (01 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Kenneth Kaunda Day (28 Apr) : Kenneth Kaunda Day is a public holiday in Zambia
Labour Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mother's Day (12 May) : Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Africa Freedom Day (25 May) : Africa Freedom Day is a public holiday in Zambia
Father's Day (16 Jun) : Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice (20 Jun) : June Solstice in Zambia (Lusaka)
Heroes' Day (01 Jul) : Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Zambia
Unity Day (02 Jul) : Unity Day is a public holiday in Zambia
Farmers' Day (05 Aug) : Farmers' Day is a public holiday in Zambia
September Equinox (22 Sep) : September Equinox in Zambia (Lusaka)
Prayer Day (18 Oct) : Prayer Day is a public holiday in Zambia
Independence Day (24 Oct) : Independence Day is a public holiday in Zambia
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Zambia (Lusaka)
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.