International Women's Day
Nationwide public holiday in Zambia
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 March | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 9 March | Monday | International Women's Day (observed) Observed day off for International Women's Day (Sun 8 Mar) |
| 2027 | 8 March | Monday | Nationwide |
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.
Make it longer
Sat 6 Mar – Mon 8 Mar is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Lusaka around 8 March: high 28°C (82°F), low 18°C (64°F), rain on 56% 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 Monday 8 March in Lusaka: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Zambia
Friday, 12 March 2027
International Women's Day in other countries
Angola
Burkina Faso
Chad
Equatorial Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Sierra Leone
Georgia
Kazakhstan
Kiribati
Kyrgyzstan
Moldova
Mongolia
More for Zambia
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.