Zambia Public Holidays in 2023
Zambia has a total of 24 holidays in 2023. 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 | Sunday, January 1, 2023 |
| Day off for New Year | Monday, January 2, 2023 |
| International Women's Day | Wednesday, March 8, 2023 |
| Youth Day | Sunday, March 12, 2023 |
| Day off for Youth Day | Monday, March 13, 2023 |
| March Equinox | Monday, March 20, 2023 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 7, 2023 |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 8, 2023 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 9, 2023 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 10, 2023 |
| Kenneth Kaunda Day | Friday, April 28, 2023 |
| Labour Day | Monday, May 1, 2023 |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 14, 2023 |
| Africa Freedom Day | Thursday, May 25, 2023 |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 18, 2023 |
| June Solstice | Wednesday, June 21, 2023 |
| Heroes' Day | Monday, July 3, 2023 |
| Unity Day | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 |
| Farmers' Day | Monday, August 7, 2023 |
| September Equinox | Saturday, September 23, 2023 |
| Prayer Day | Wednesday, October 18, 2023 |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, October 24, 2023 |
| December Solstice | Friday, December 22, 2023 |
| Christmas Day | Monday, December 25, 2023 |