National holidays of Zambia in 2024

This page contains a calendar of all 2024 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
Monday Jan. 1, 2024 New Year
Friday March 8, 2024 International Women's Day
Tuesday March 12, 2024 Youth Day
Wednesday March 20, 2024 March Equinox
Friday March 29, 2024 Good Friday
Saturday March 30, 2024 Holy Saturday
Sunday March 31, 2024 Easter Sunday
Monday April 1, 2024 Easter Monday
Wednesday May 1, 2024 Labour Day
Sunday May 12, 2024 Mother's Day
Saturday May 25, 2024 Africa Freedom Day
Sunday June 16, 2024 Father's Day
Thursday June 20, 2024 June Solstice
Monday July 1, 2024 Heroes' Day
Tuesday July 2, 2024 Unity Day
Monday Aug. 5, 2024 Farmers' Day
Sunday Sept. 22, 2024 September Equinox
Friday Oct. 18, 2024 Prayer Day
Thursday Oct. 24, 2024 Independence Day
Saturday Dec. 21, 2024 December Solstice
Wednesday Dec. 25, 2024 Christmas Day