Zambia Public Holidays 2025
14 public holidays and 249 business days in 2025.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Day off |
| Sun, Mar 9 | Women’s Day | Day off |
| Wed, Mar 12 | Youth Day | Day off |
| Fri, Apr 18 | Good Friday | Day off |
| Mon, Apr 21 | Easter Monday | Day off |
| Mon, Apr 28 | Kenneth Kaunda Day | Day off |
| Thu, May 1 | Labour Day | Day off |
| Sun, May 25 | African Freedom Day | Day off |
| Mon, May 26 | African Freedom Day (substitute day) observed | Day off |
| Mon, Jul 7 | Heroes' Day | Day off |
| Tue, Jul 8 | Unity Day | Day off |
| Mon, Aug 4 | Farmers' Day | Day off |
| Sat, Oct 18 | National Day of Prayers | Day off |
| Fri, Oct 24 | Independence Day | Day off |
| Thu, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
Business days per month in 2025
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 28 |
| March | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| April | 19 | 3 | 30 |
| May | 20 | 2 | 31 |
| June | 21 | 0 | 30 |
| July | 21 | 2 | 31 |
| August | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| October | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| November | 20 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| Total | 249 | 12 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2025 in Zambia?
There are 249 business days in 2025 in Zambia, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 14 public holidays.
How many public holidays does Zambia have in 2025?
Zambia has 14 public holidays (days off) in 2025, starting with New Year's Day on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.