New Year's Day has already passed this year.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Key facts
- Date
- Wednesday, January 1, 2025
- Day of the week
- Wednesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 1
- Day of year
- 1
- Local time zone
- Africa/Lusaka
- Currency
- ZMW
Long-weekend planner
New Year's Day falls on a Wednesday in 2025, splitting the week — there is no single bridge day this year.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Zambia, New Year's Day is on January 1, 2025 in 2025.
In 2025, New Year's Day falls on a Wednesday.
Yes. New Year's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Zambia.
New Year's Day was on January 1, 2025 and has already passed this year.
The next New Year's Day in Zambia is on January 1, 2026.
Other public holidays in Zambia 2025
- 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
- Christmas DayDec 25
About these dates
The New Year's Day date for Zambia 2025 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.