Public holidays in Zambia 2023
Every public holiday in Zambia in 2023 is listed below, with the day of the week each one falls on. National holidays apply across the whole country. Regional ones apply only in certain states or areas, so check locally before booking anything around them.
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Public holiday dates in Zambia, 2023
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Sunday | New Year's Day | National |
| 2 January | Monday | New Year's Day (observed) | National |
| 8 March | Wednesday | International Women's Day | National |
| 12 March | Sunday | Youth Day | National |
| 13 March | Monday | Youth Day (observed) | National |
| 7 April | Friday | Good Friday | National |
| 8 April | Saturday | Holy Saturday | National |
| 9 April | Sunday | Easter Sunday | National |
| 10 April | Monday | Easter Monday | National |
| 28 April | Friday | Kenneth Kaunda Day | National |
| 1 May | Monday | Labour Day | National |
| 25 May | Thursday | Africa Freedom Day | National |
| 3 July | Monday | Heroes' Day | National |
| 4 July | Tuesday | Unity Day | National |
| 7 August | Monday | Farmers' Day | National |
| 18 October | Wednesday | National Prayer Day | National |
| 24 October | Tuesday | Independence Day | National |
| 25 December | Monday | Christmas Day | National |
Which days of the week they fall on
Of the 18 national holidays in 2023, 14 fall on a weekday and 4 at a weekend. A holiday landing on a weekend is worth spotting early if you were counting on a long one.
Other years
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