World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Zambia, 2027
Holiday dates17vs 2026: -2
On weekdays12not on the weekend
On the weekend5weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days8
World rank42 / 245median 14 days
All public holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| Mar 8, 2027 | Mon | International Women's Day |
| Mar 12, 2027 | Fri | Youth Day |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Mar 27, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Holy Saturday |
| Mar 28, 2027 | Sun (weekend) | Easter Sunday |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| Apr 28, 2027 | Wed | Kenneth Kaunda Day |
| May 1, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Labour Day |
| May 25, 2027 | Tue | Africa Freedom Day |
| Jul 5, 2027 | Mon | Heroes' Day |
| Jul 6, 2027 | Tue | Unity Day |
| Aug 2, 2027 | Mon | Farmers' Day |
| Oct 18, 2027 | Mon | National Prayer Day |
| Oct 24, 2027 | Sun (weekend) | Independence Day |
| Oct 25, 2027 | Mon | Independence Day (observed) |
| Dec 25, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Christmas Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2027
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 3, 2027 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
| Mar 6, 2027 – Mar 8, 2027 | 3 days | International Women's Day |
| Mar 12, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027 | 3 days | Youth Day |
| Mar 26, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 | 4 days | Good Friday・Holy Saturday・Easter Sunday・Easter Monday |
| Jul 3, 2027 – Jul 6, 2027 | 4 days | Heroes' Day・Unity Day |
| Jul 31, 2027 – Aug 2, 2027 | 3 days | Farmers' Day |
| Oct 16, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027 | 3 days | National Prayer Day |
| Oct 23, 2027 – Oct 25, 2027 | 3 days | Independence Day・Independence Day (observed) |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2026
- + Independence Day (observed)
- − General Election Day
- − International Women's Day (observed)
- − National Prayer Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2027 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.