147 days until New Year's Day.
Friday, January 1, 2027
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, January 1, 2027
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 53
- Day of year
- 1
- Local time zone
- Africa/Lusaka
- Currency
- ZMW
Long-weekend planner
New Year's Day falls on a Friday in 2027, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Zambia, New Year's Day is on January 1, 2027 in 2027.
In 2027, New Year's Day falls on a Friday.
Yes. New Year's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Zambia.
There are 147 days until New Year's Day on January 1, 2027.
Other public holidays in Zambia 2027
- International Women's DayMar 8
- Youth DayMar 12
- Good FridayMar 26
- Holy Saturday (Easter Saturday)Mar 27
- Easter SundayMar 28
- Easter MondayMar 29
- Kenneth Kaunda's BirthdayApr 28
- Labour DayMay 3
- African Freedom Day (Africa Freedom Day)May 25
- Heroes' DayJul 5
- Unity DayJul 6
- Farmers' DayAug 2
- National Day of PrayerOct 18
- Independence DayOct 25
- Christmas DayDec 27
About these dates
The New Year's Day date for Zambia 2027 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.