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2027 public holidays in Zambia
16 official public holidays in 2027, with 13 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
2027 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
New Year's Day
Friday, January 1
From Friday, January 1 to Sunday, January 3
- Weekend · 3 days
International Women's Day
Monday, March 8
From Saturday, March 6 to Monday, March 8
- Weekend · 3 days
Youth Day
Friday, March 12
From Friday, March 12 to Sunday, March 14
- Weekend · 3 days
Good Friday
Friday, March 26
From Friday, March 26 to Sunday, March 28
- Weekend · 3 days
Easter Monday
Monday, March 29
From Saturday, March 27 to Monday, March 29
- Weekend · 3 days
Labour Day
Monday, May 3
From Saturday, May 1 to Monday, May 3
- Bridge · 4 days
Africa Freedom Day
Tuesday, May 25
From Saturday, May 22 to Tuesday, May 25 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Heroes' Day
Monday, July 5
From Saturday, July 3 to Monday, July 5
- Bridge · 4 days
Unity Day
Tuesday, July 6
From Saturday, July 3 to Tuesday, July 6 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Farmers' Day
Monday, August 2
From Saturday, July 31 to Monday, August 2
- Weekend · 3 days
National Day of Prayer
Monday, October 18
From Saturday, October 16 to Monday, October 18
- Weekend · 3 days
Independence Day
Monday, October 25
From Saturday, October 23 to Monday, October 25
- Weekend · 3 days
Christmas Day
Monday, December 27
From Saturday, December 25 to Monday, December 27
2027 calendar
- 1JanNew Year's DayFriday, January 1
- 8MarInternational Women's DayMonday, March 8
- 12MarYouth DayFriday, March 12
- 26MarGood FridayFriday, March 26
- 27MarEaster SaturdaySaturday, March 27 · Holy Saturday
- 28MarEaster SundaySunday, March 28
- 29MarEaster MondayMonday, March 29
- 28AprKenneth Kaunda's BirthdayWednesday, April 28
- 3MayLabour DayMonday, May 3
- 25MayAfrica Freedom DayTuesday, May 25 · African Freedom Day
- 5JulHeroes' DayMonday, July 5
- 6JulUnity DayTuesday, July 6
- 2AugFarmers' DayMonday, August 2
- 18OctNational Day of PrayerMonday, October 18
- 25OctIndependence DayMonday, October 25
- 27DecChristmas DayMonday, December 27
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?