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Zambia public holidays 2025
Zambia has 15 public holidays in 2025. Below is the complete calendar with exact dates and the weekday each falls on.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 9, 2025 | Sunday | Women’s Day | Public |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Wednesday | Youth Day | Public |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Monday | Kenneth Kaunda Day | Public |
| May 1, 2025 | Thursday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 25, 2025 | Sunday | African Freedom Day | Public |
| May 26, 2025 | Monday | African Freedom Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Jul 7, 2025 | Monday | Heroes' Day | Public |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Tuesday | Unity Day | Public |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Monday | Farmers' Day | Public |
| Oct 18, 2025 | Saturday | National Day of Prayers | Public |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Friday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25, 2025 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Public |
Dates computed from Zambia's official holiday rules. Optional and observance days are included for reference and may not be paid days off.
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