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Public holidays in Zambia in 2027
Zambia has 15 public holidays in 2027. 3 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. March has the most with 4.
2027 public holiday dates in Zambia
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| 9 March 2027 | Tuesday | Women’s Day |
| 12 March 2027 | Friday | Youth Day |
| 26 March 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 29 March 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 28 April 2027 | Wednesday | Kenneth Kaunda Day |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturdayweekend | Labour Day |
| 25 May 2027 | Tuesday | African Freedom Day |
| 5 July 2027 | Monday | Heroes' Day |
| 6 July 2027 | Tuesday | Unity Day |
| 2 August 2027 | Monday | Farmers' Day |
| 18 October 2027 | Monday | National Day of Prayers |
| 24 October 2027 | Sundayweekend | Independence Day |
| 25 October 2027 | Monday | Independence Day (substitute day)substitute |
| 25 December 2027 | Saturdayweekend | Christmas Day |
Long weekends in Zambia in 2027
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2027, each giving a three-day weekend.
New Year's Day: Fri 1 JanuaryYouth Day: Fri 12 MarchGood Friday: Fri 26 MarchEaster Monday: Mon 29 MarchHeroes' Day: Mon 5 JulyFarmers' Day: Mon 2 AugustNational Day of Prayers: Mon 18 OctoberIndependence Day (substitute day): Mon 25 October
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2027
Labour Day: Saturday 1 May 2027Independence Day: Sunday 24 October 2027Christmas Day: Saturday 25 December 2027