Independence Day
Nationwide public holiday in Zambia
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 October | Saturday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 24 October | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 25 October | Monday | Independence Day (observed) Observed day off for Independence Day (Sun 24 Oct) |
Observed days are days off given instead of, or as well as, the holiday's own date, for example when it falls on a weekend or the law moves it to a Monday.
Where it applies
Everywhere in Zambia.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Typical weather in Lusaka around 24 October: high 36°C (96°F), low 21°C (69°F), rain on 1% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Lusaka. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Saturday 24 October in Lusaka: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Zambia
Friday, 25 December 2026
Independence Day in other countries
Algeria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Central African Republic
Chad
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Eritrea
Eswatini
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.