Zambia Public Holidays 2027
14 public holidays and 249 business days in 2027.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Day off |
| Tue, Mar 9 | Women’s Day | Day off |
| Fri, Mar 12 | Youth Day | Day off |
| Fri, Mar 26 | Good Friday | Day off |
| Mon, Mar 29 | Easter Monday | Day off |
| Wed, Apr 28 | Kenneth Kaunda Day | Day off |
| Sat, May 1 | Labour Day | Day off |
| Tue, May 25 | African Freedom Day | Day off |
| Mon, Jul 5 | Heroes' Day | Day off |
| Tue, Jul 6 | Unity Day | Day off |
| Mon, Aug 2 | Farmers' Day | Day off |
| Mon, Oct 18 | National Day of Prayers | Day off |
| Sun, Oct 24 | Independence Day | Day off |
| Mon, Oct 25 | Independence Day (substitute day) observed | Day off |
| Sat, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
Business days per month in 2027
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 28 |
| March | 19 | 4 | 31 |
| April | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| May | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| June | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| July | 20 | 2 | 31 |
| August | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| October | 19 | 2 | 31 |
| November | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 23 | 0 | 31 |
| Total | 249 | 12 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2027 in Zambia?
There are 249 business days in 2027 in Zambia, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 14 public holidays.
How many public holidays does Zambia have in 2027?
Zambia has 14 public holidays (days off) in 2027, starting with New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.