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's Birthday May 1 - Labour Day May 25 - African Freedom Day First Monday in July - Heroes' Day Tuesday after Heroes' Day - Unity Day First Monday in August - Farmers' Day October 18 - National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance and Reconciliation (Zambia) October 24 - Independence Day December 25 - Christmas Day
References
External links http://www.worldtravelguide.net/zambia/public-holidays http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Public%20Holidays%20Act.pdf