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Public holidays in Zambia in 2025
Zambia has 15 public holidays in 2025. 3 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. April has the most with 3.
2025 public holiday dates in Zambia
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| 9 March 2025 | Sundayweekend | Women’s Day |
| 12 March 2025 | Wednesday | Youth Day |
| 18 April 2025 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 21 April 2025 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 28 April 2025 | Monday | Kenneth Kaunda Day |
| 1 May 2025 | Thursday | Labour Day |
| 25 May 2025 | Sundayweekend | African Freedom Day |
| 26 May 2025 | Monday | African Freedom Day (substitute day)substitute |
| 7 July 2025 | Monday | Heroes' Day |
| 8 July 2025 | Tuesday | Unity Day |
| 4 August 2025 | Monday | Farmers' Day |
| 18 October 2025 | Saturdayweekend | National Day of Prayers |
| 24 October 2025 | Friday | Independence Day |
| 25 December 2025 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends in Zambia in 2025
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2025, each giving a three-day weekend.
Good Friday: Fri 18 AprilEaster Monday: Mon 21 AprilKenneth Kaunda Day: Mon 28 AprilAfrican Freedom Day (substitute day): Mon 26 MayHeroes' Day: Mon 7 JulyFarmers' Day: Mon 4 AugustIndependence Day: Fri 24 October
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2025
Women’s Day: Sunday 9 March 2025African Freedom Day: Sunday 25 May 2025National Day of Prayers: Saturday 18 October 2025