Christmas Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, December 25, 2025
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 52
- Day of year
- 359
- Local time zone
- Africa/Lusaka
- Currency
- ZMW
Long-weekend planner
Christmas Day falls on a Thursday in 2025. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Zambia, Christmas Day is on December 25, 2025 in 2025.
In 2025, Christmas Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. Christmas Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Zambia.
Christmas Day was on December 25, 2025 and has already passed this year.
The next Christmas Day in Zambia is on December 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
- African Freedom Day (Africa Freedom Day)May 26
- Heroes' DayJul 7
- Unity DayJul 8
- Farmers' DayAug 4
- National Day of PrayerOct 20
- Independence DayOct 24
About these dates
The Christmas Day date for Zambia 2025 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.