Public Holidays in Zambia 2024
Complete list of 12 public holidays and observances in Zambia for 2024. Dates, days, and holiday types.
Good FridayApril 3, 2026
14 days left 12 Public Holidays
252 Working Days
114 Days Off
3 Long Weekends
Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Monday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 9 | Saturday | Women’s Day | Public |
| Mar 12 | Tuesday | Youth Day | Public |
| Mar 29 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 1 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Wednesday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 25 | Saturday | African Freedom Day | Public |
| Jul 1 | Monday | Heroes' Day | Public |
| Jul 2 | Tuesday | Unity Day | Public |
| Aug 5 | Monday | Farmers' Day | Public |
| Oct 24 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day | Public |
Long Weekends in 2024
Zambia has 3 long weekends in 2024 — periods of 3 or more consecutive days off without using any leave days.
March 29, 2024 — April 1, 2024 4 days
Good Friday, Easter Monday
June 29, 2024 — July 2, 2024 4 days
Heroes' Day, Unity Day
August 3, 2024 — August 5, 2024 3 days
Farmers' Day
Holidays by Month
Jan 1
Feb 0
Mar 3
Apr 1
May 2
Jun 0
Jul 2
Aug 1
Sep 0
Oct 1
Nov 0
Dec 1
Holiday Breakdown
10 On Weekdays
Extra days off from work
2 On Weekends
Already non-working days
Calendar
January
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |