Zambia Public Holidays in 2021
Zambia has a total of 27 holidays in 2021. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information displayed below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year | Friday, January 1, 2021 |
| International Women's Day | Monday, March 8, 2021 |
| Youth Day | Friday, March 12, 2021 |
| March Equinox | Saturday, March 20, 2021 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 2, 2021 |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 3, 2021 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 4, 2021 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 5, 2021 |
| Labour Day | Saturday, May 1, 2021 |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 9, 2021 |
| Africa Freedom Day | Tuesday, May 25, 2021 |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 20, 2021 |
| June Solstice | Monday, June 21, 2021 |
| Public Holiday | Friday, July 2, 2021 |
| Heroes' Day | Monday, July 5, 2021 |
| Unity Day | Tuesday, July 6, 2021 |
| Public Holiday | Wednesday, July 7, 2021 |
| Farmers' Day | Monday, August 2, 2021 |
| Public Holiday | Thursday, August 12, 2021 |
| Public Holiday | Friday, August 13, 2021 |
| Public Holiday | Tuesday, August 24, 2021 |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 22, 2021 |
| Prayer Day | Monday, October 18, 2021 |
| Independence Day | Sunday, October 24, 2021 |
| Day off for Independence Day | Monday, October 25, 2021 |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 21, 2021 |
| Christmas Day | Saturday, December 25, 2021 |