Independence Day has already passed this year.
Monday, October 24, 2022
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, October 24, 2022
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 43
- Day of year
- 297
- Local time zone
- Africa/Lusaka
- Currency
- ZMW
Long-weekend planner
Independence Day falls on a Monday in 2022, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Zambia, Independence Day is on October 24, 2022 in 2022.
In 2022, Independence Day falls on a Monday.
Yes. Independence Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Zambia.
Independence Day was on October 24, 2022 and has already passed this year.
The next Independence Day in Zambia is on October 24, 2023.
Other public holidays in Zambia 2022
- New Year's DayJan 3
- International Women's DayMar 8
- Youth DayMar 14
- Good FridayApr 15
- Holy Saturday (Easter Saturday)Apr 16
- Easter SundayApr 17
- Easter MondayApr 18
- Kenneth Kaunda's BirthdayApr 28
- Labour DayMay 2
- African Freedom Day (Africa Freedom Day)May 25
- Heroes' DayJul 4
- Unity DayJul 5
- Farmers' DayAug 1
- National Day of PrayerOct 18
- Christmas DayDec 26
About these dates
The Independence Day date for Zambia 2022 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.