National holidays of Zambia in 2021

This page contains a calendar of all 2021 public holidays for Zambia. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.

Day Date Holiday Notes
Friday Jan. 1, 2021 New Year
Monday March 8, 2021 International Women's Day
Friday March 12, 2021 Youth Day
Saturday March 20, 2021 March Equinox
Friday April 2, 2021 Good Friday
Saturday April 3, 2021 Holy Saturday
Sunday April 4, 2021 Easter Sunday
Monday April 5, 2021 Easter Monday
Saturday May 1, 2021 Labour Day
Sunday May 9, 2021 Mother's Day
Tuesday May 25, 2021 Africa Freedom Day
Sunday June 20, 2021 Father's Day
Monday June 21, 2021 June Solstice
Monday July 5, 2021 Heroes' Day
Tuesday July 6, 2021 Unity Day
Monday Aug. 2, 2021 Farmers' Day
Wednesday Sept. 22, 2021 September Equinox
Monday Oct. 18, 2021 Prayer Day
Sunday Oct. 24, 2021 Independence Day
Tuesday Dec. 21, 2021 December Solstice
Saturday Dec. 25, 2021 Christmas Day