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Independence Day
Monday, 25 Oct 2027 · Zambia · Nationwide · Public holiday
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Falls on a Monday, so it makes a three-day weekend with no leave needed.
What the day is for
The national day: parades, flags, official ceremonies and, in most places, fireworks after dark.
Do shops and banks close?
Government offices and banks closed; retail varies by country.
Getting around
Route closures around parades and heavy crowding around evening displays.
See the full Zambia holiday calendar or count the working days.