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2028 public holidays in Zambia
16 official public holidays in 2028, with 12 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
2028 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
Monday, January 3
From Saturday, January 1 to Monday, January 3
- Weekend · 3 days
Youth Day
Monday, March 13
From Saturday, March 11 to Monday, March 13
- Weekend · 3 days
Good Friday
Friday, April 14
From Friday, April 14 to Sunday, April 16
- Weekend · 3 days
Easter Monday
Monday, April 17
From Saturday, April 15 to Monday, April 17
- Weekend · 3 days
Kenneth Kaunda's Birthday
Friday, April 28
From Friday, April 28 to Sunday, April 30
- Weekend · 3 days
Labour Day
Monday, May 1
From Saturday, April 29 to Monday, May 1
- Bridge · 4 days
Africa Freedom Day
Thursday, May 25
From Thursday, May 25 to Sunday, May 28 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Heroes' Day
Monday, July 3
From Saturday, July 1 to Monday, July 3
- Bridge · 4 days
Unity Day
Tuesday, July 4
From Saturday, July 1 to Tuesday, July 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Farmers' Day
Monday, August 7
From Saturday, August 5 to Monday, August 7
- Bridge · 4 days
Independence Day
Tuesday, October 24
From Saturday, October 21 to Tuesday, October 24 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25
From Saturday, December 23 to Monday, December 25
2028 calendar
- 3JanNew Year's DayMonday, January 3
- 8MarInternational Women's DayWednesday, March 8
- 13MarYouth DayMonday, March 13
- 14AprGood FridayFriday, April 14
- 15AprEaster SaturdaySaturday, April 15 · Holy Saturday
- 16AprEaster SundaySunday, April 16
- 17AprEaster MondayMonday, April 17
- 28AprKenneth Kaunda's BirthdayFriday, April 28
- 1MayLabour DayMonday, May 1
- 25MayAfrica Freedom DayThursday, May 25 · African Freedom Day
- 3JulHeroes' DayMonday, July 3
- 4JulUnity DayTuesday, July 4
- 7AugFarmers' DayMonday, August 7
- 18OctNational Day of PrayerWednesday, October 18
- 24OctIndependence DayTuesday, October 24
- 25DecChristmas DayMonday, 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?