World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Zambia, 2028
Holiday dates17vs 2027: +0
2028 is an estimate: calculated from current rules and subject to future changes and one-off holidays.
On weekdays13not on the weekend
On the weekend4weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days7
World rank31 / 245median 13 days
All public holidays in 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | New Year's Day |
| Mar 8, 2028 | Wed | International Women's Day |
| Mar 12, 2028 | Sun (weekend) | Youth Day |
| Mar 13, 2028 | Mon | Youth Day (observed) |
| Apr 14, 2028 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 15, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | Holy Saturday |
| Apr 16, 2028 | Sun (weekend) | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 17, 2028 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| Apr 28, 2028 | Fri | Kenneth Kaunda Day |
| May 1, 2028 | Mon | Labour Day |
| May 25, 2028 | Thu | Africa Freedom Day |
| Jul 3, 2028 | Mon | Heroes' Day |
| Jul 4, 2028 | Tue | Unity Day |
| Aug 7, 2028 | Mon | Farmers' Day |
| Oct 18, 2028 | Wed | National Prayer Day |
| Oct 24, 2028 | Tue | Independence Day |
| Dec 25, 2028 | Mon | Christmas Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2028
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2028 – Mar 13, 2028 | 3 days | Youth Day・Youth Day (observed) |
| Apr 14, 2028 – Apr 17, 2028 | 4 days | Good Friday・Holy Saturday・Easter Sunday・Easter Monday |
| Apr 28, 2028 – May 1, 2028 | 4 days | Kenneth Kaunda Day・Labour Day |
| Jul 1, 2028 – Jul 4, 2028 | 4 days | Heroes' Day・Unity Day |
| Aug 5, 2028 – Aug 7, 2028 | 3 days | Farmers' Day |
| Dec 23, 2028 – Dec 25, 2028 | 3 days | Christmas Day |
| Dec 30, 2028 – Jan 1, 2029 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2027
- + Youth Day (observed)
- − Independence Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2028 →
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.