Independence Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, October 24, 2024
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 43
- Day of year
- 298
- Local time zone
- Africa/Lusaka
- Currency
- ZMW
Long-weekend planner
Independence Day falls on a Thursday in 2024. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Zambia, Independence Day is on October 24, 2024 in 2024.
In 2024, Independence Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. Independence Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Zambia.
Independence Day was on October 24, 2024 and has already passed this year.
The next Independence Day in Zambia is on October 24, 2025.
Other public holidays in Zambia 2024
- New Year's DayJan 1
- International Women's DayMar 8
- Youth DayMar 12
- Good FridayMar 29
- Holy Saturday (Easter Saturday)Mar 30
- Easter SundayMar 31
- Easter MondayApr 1
- Kenneth Kaunda's BirthdayApr 29
- Labour DayMay 1
- African Freedom Day (Africa Freedom Day)May 27
- Heroes' DayJul 1
- Unity DayJul 2
- Farmers' DayAug 5
- National Day of PrayerOct 18
- Christmas DayDec 25
About these dates
The Independence Day date for Zambia 2024 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.