Holidays in Zambia in 2027

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Zambia in 2027. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Zambia.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year Zambia
January 1 2027, Friday
National
International Women's Day Zambia
March 8 2027, Monday
National
Youth Day Zambia
March 12 2027, Friday
National
March Equinox Zambia
March 20 2027, Saturday
Seasonal
Good Friday Zambia
March 26 2027, Friday
National
Holy Saturday Zambia
March 27 2027, Saturday
National
Easter Sunday Zambia
March 28 2027, Sunday
Observance
Easter Monday Zambia
March 29 2027, Monday
National
Labour Day Zambia
May 1 2027, Saturday
National
Mother's Day Zambia
May 9 2027, Sunday
Observance
Africa Freedom Day Zambia
May 25 2027, Tuesday
National
Father's Day Zambia
June 20 2027, Sunday
Observance
June Solstice Zambia
June 21 2027, Monday
Seasonal
Heroes' Day Zambia
July 5 2027, Monday
National
Unity Day Zambia
July 6 2027, Tuesday
National
Farmers' Day Zambia
August 2 2027, Monday
National
September Equinox Zambia
September 23 2027, Thursday
Seasonal
Prayer Day Zambia
October 18 2027, Monday
National
Independence Day Zambia
October 24 2027, Sunday
National
Independence Day Zambia
October 25 2027, Monday
National
December Solstice Zambia
December 22 2027, Wednesday
Seasonal
Christmas Day Zambia
December 25 2027, Saturday
National