Independence Day has already passed this year.
Friday, October 24, 2025
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, October 24, 2025
- Day of the week
- Friday
- 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 Friday in 2025, 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, 2025 in 2025.
In 2025, Independence Day falls on a Friday.
Yes. Independence Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Zambia.
Independence Day was on October 24, 2025 and has already passed this year.
The next Independence Day in Zambia is on October 26, 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
- Christmas DayDec 25
About these dates
The Independence Day date for Zambia 2025 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.