National Holidays in Zambia in 2021
Select Year:
2021
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | January 01 | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | March 08 | Women's Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | March 12 | Youth Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | April 02 | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | April 03 | Holy Saturday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | April 05 | Easter Monday | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | May 01 | Labour Day | National Holiday | International Workers' Day |
| Tuesday | May 25 | African Unity Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | July 02 | Public Holiday | National Holiday | Memorial service for Kenneth Kaunda |
| Monday | July 05 | Heroes' Day | National Holiday | First Monday in July |
| Tuesday | July 06 | Unity Day | National Holiday | Tuesday after Heroes' Day |
| Wednesday | July 07 | Public Holiday | National Holiday | Funeral of Kenneth Kaunda |
| Monday | August 02 | Farmers' Day | National Holiday | First Monday in August |
| Thursday | August 12 | Public Holiday | National Holiday | For general elections |
| Friday | August 13 | Public Holiday | National Holiday | For counting in general elections |
| Tuesday | August 24 | Public Holiday | National Holiday | For presidential inauguration |
| Monday | October 18 | National Prayer Day | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | October 24 | Independence Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | October 25 | Independence Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | December 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |