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Zambia public holidays 2027

15public holidays
7long weekends
5bridge days worth booking
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Public holidays in Zambia in 2027

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1FridayNew Year's Day
Mar 9TuesdayWomen's Day
Mar 12FridayYouth Day
Mar 26FridayGood Friday
Mar 29MondayEaster Monday
Apr 28WednesdayKenneth Kaunda Day
May 1SaturdayLabour Day
May 25TuesdayAfrican Freedom Day
Jul 5MondayHeroes' Day
Jul 6TuesdayUnity Day
Aug 2MondayFarmers' Day
Oct 18MondayNational Day of Prayers
Oct 24SundayIndependence Day
Oct 25MondayIndependence Day (substitute day)
Dec 25SaturdayChristmas Day

In 2027, Zambia has 15 public holidays, counting 1 substitute day that replaces a holiday falling on a weekend. 12 of them land on a weekday, so they are real days off for most people. The year opens with New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027 and the last one is Christmas Day on Saturday, December 25, 2027.

Long weekends in 2027

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Mar 8 (1 day)4 days off (Mar 6 to Mar 9)Women's Day
May 24 (1 day)4 days off (May 22 to May 25)African Freedom Day
Mar 10, Mar 11 (2 days)6 days off (Mar 9 to Mar 14)Women's Day, Youth Day
Apr 26, Apr 27 (2 days)5 days off (Apr 24 to Apr 28)Kenneth Kaunda Day
Apr 29, Apr 30 (2 days)5 days off (Apr 28 to May 2)Kenneth Kaunda Day, Labour Day

Weekend days assumed: Saturday and Sunday. Read more about planning bridge days.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Zambia have in 2027?

15, including 1 substitute day. The table above lists every one with its date and weekday, starting with New Year's Day on Jan 1.

How many long weekends are there in Zambia in 2027?

7, and you don't need any vacation days for them. The first one runs from Jan 1 to Jan 3 (New Year's Day). With a day or two off you can stretch some of them further: see the bridge days above.

Which 2027 holidays in Zambia fall on a weekend?

Labour Day (Saturday, May 1, 2027), Independence Day (Sunday, October 24, 2027), Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25, 2027). Whether you get another day off instead depends on local rules. When there is a substitute day, it is in the table above.

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Other years for Zambia: 2026, 2028. Without holidays: blank 2027 calendar.

Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0). Holidays can change by government decision; regional holidays are not included. Please verify important dates with official sources.