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2025 public holidays in Zambia
16 official public holidays in 2025, with 12 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
2025 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Weekend · 3 days
International Women's Day
Monday, March 10
From Saturday, March 8 to Monday, March 10
- Weekend · 3 days
Good Friday
Friday, April 18
From Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20
- Weekend · 3 days
Easter Monday
Monday, April 21
From Saturday, April 19 to Monday, April 21
- Weekend · 3 days
Kenneth Kaunda's Birthday
Monday, April 28
From Saturday, April 26 to Monday, April 28
- Bridge · 4 days
Labour Day
Thursday, May 1
From Thursday, May 1 to Sunday, May 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Africa Freedom Day
Monday, May 26
From Saturday, May 24 to Monday, May 26
- Weekend · 3 days
Heroes' Day
Monday, July 7
From Saturday, July 5 to Monday, July 7
- Bridge · 4 days
Unity Day
Tuesday, July 8
From Saturday, July 5 to Tuesday, July 8 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Farmers' Day
Monday, August 4
From Saturday, August 2 to Monday, August 4
- Weekend · 3 days
National Day of Prayer
Monday, October 20
From Saturday, October 18 to Monday, October 20
- Weekend · 3 days
Independence Day
Friday, October 24
From Friday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26
- Bridge · 4 days
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25
From Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28 · 1 day of leave
2025 calendar
- 1JanNew Year's DayWednesday, January 1
- 10MarInternational Women's DayMonday, March 10
- 12MarYouth DayWednesday, March 12
- 18AprGood FridayFriday, April 18
- 19AprEaster SaturdaySaturday, April 19 · Holy Saturday
- 20AprEaster SundaySunday, April 20
- 21AprEaster MondayMonday, April 21
- 28AprKenneth Kaunda's BirthdayMonday, April 28
- 1MayLabour DayThursday, May 1
- 26MayAfrica Freedom DayMonday, May 26 · African Freedom Day
- 7JulHeroes' DayMonday, July 7
- 8JulUnity DayTuesday, July 8
- 4AugFarmers' DayMonday, August 4
- 20OctNational Day of PrayerMonday, October 20
- 24OctIndependence DayFriday, October 24
- 25DecChristmas DayThursday, December 25
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.
More practical info: Zambia
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- When to goThe best time to visit every country and major city: temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine based on ten years of data.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for Zambia?