African Freedom Day has already passed this year.
Monday, May 26, 2025
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, May 26, 2025
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 22
- Day of year
- 146
- Local time zone
- Africa/Lusaka
- Currency
- ZMW
Long-weekend planner
African Freedom Day falls on a Monday in 2025, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Zambia, African Freedom Day is on May 26, 2025 in 2025.
In 2025, African Freedom Day falls on a Monday.
Yes. African Freedom Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Zambia.
African Freedom Day was on May 26, 2025 and has already passed this year.
The next African Freedom Day in Zambia is on May 25, 2026.
Other public holidays in Zambia 2025
- New Year's DayJan 1
- International Women's DayMar 10
- Youth DayMar 12
- Good FridayApr 18
- Holy Saturday (Easter Saturday)Apr 19
- Easter SundayApr 20
- Easter MondayApr 21
- Kenneth Kaunda's BirthdayApr 28
- Labour DayMay 1
- Heroes' DayJul 7
- Unity DayJul 8
- Farmers' DayAug 4
- National Day of PrayerOct 20
- Independence DayOct 24
- Christmas DayDec 25
About these dates
The African Freedom Day date for Zambia 2025 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.