There are approximately thirteen nationally recognized public holidays celebrated in the Republic of Zambia, a country in Southern Africa.
If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a holiday.
On the Easter weekend, all four days are declared public holidays.
Public holidays
- January 1 - New Year's Day
- March 8 - International Women's Day
- March 12 - Youth Day
- April 28 - Kenneth Kaunda Birthday
- May 1 - Labour Day
- May 25 - African Freedom Day
- July (first Monday) - Heroes' Day
- July (Tuesday following Heroes' Day) - Unity Day
- August (first Monday) - Farmers' Day
- October 18 - National Prayer Day
- October 24 - Independence Day
- December 25 - Christmas Day
References
- ^ "National Holidays in Zambia in 2020". Office Holidays. Retrieved Apr 26, 2020.
- "KK'S BIRTHDAY NOW A PUBLIC HOLIDAY ~". 2021-07-07. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
External links
- http://www.worldtravelguide.net/zambia/public-holidays
- http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Public%20Holidays%20Act.pdf
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