Business Days in 🇿🇲 Zambia
Weekend pattern, public holidays, and business day calculator for Zambia.
In Zambia, business days are Monday through Friday. Weekends fall on Sat–Sun. Public holidays are excluded by default.
Weekend schedule
Zambia observes a Sat–Sun weekend. This means Saturday and Sunday are non-working days, while Monday through Friday are standard business days.
Public holidays in Zambia (2026)
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day |
| 2026-03-09 | International Women's Day |
| 2026-03-12 | Youth Day |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday |
| 2026-04-04 | Easter Saturday (Holy Saturday) |
| 2026-04-05 | Easter Sunday |
| 2026-04-06 | Easter Monday |
| 2026-04-28 | Kenneth Kaunda's Birthday |
| 2026-05-01 | Labour Day |
| 2026-05-25 | Africa Freedom Day (African Freedom Day) |
| 2026-07-06 | Heroes' Day |
| 2026-07-07 | Unity Day |
| 2026-08-03 | Farmers' Day |
| 2026-10-19 | National Day of Prayer |
| 2026-10-26 | Independence Day |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day |
Public holidays in Zambia (2027)
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day |
| 2027-03-08 | International Women's Day |
| 2027-03-12 | Youth Day |
| 2027-03-26 | Good Friday |
| 2027-03-27 | Easter Saturday (Holy Saturday) |
| 2027-03-28 | Easter Sunday |
| 2027-03-29 | Easter Monday |
| 2027-04-28 | Kenneth Kaunda's Birthday |
| 2027-05-03 | Labour Day |
| 2027-05-25 | Africa Freedom Day (African Freedom Day) |
| 2027-07-05 | Heroes' Day |
| 2027-07-06 | Unity Day |
| 2027-08-02 | Farmers' Day |
| 2027-10-18 | National Day of Prayer |
| 2027-10-25 | Independence Day |
| 2027-12-27 | Christmas Day |
Frequently asked questions
What are the business days in Zambia?
Business days in Zambia are typically Monday through Friday. Weekends are Sat–Sun.
Are public holidays included in business days in Zambia?
No. National public holidays are excluded by default. The table below shows the public holidays for 2026 and 2027.