Independence Day is a public holiday in Zambia.
In 2026 it falls on Saturday 24 October; in 2027 on Sunday 24 October.
The date is fixed, so only the weekday changes from year to year.
106 other countries in our calendar also have Independence Day as a public holiday.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 October | Friday long weekend | |
| 2026 | 24 October | Saturday weekend | |
| 2027 | 24 October | Sunday weekend | |
| 2027 | 25 October | Monday long weekend | observed (moved) |
| 2028 | 24 October | Tuesday |
Independence Day elsewhere
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