Zambia — time, weather and useful information
Country page for Zambia: local time and weather in its cities, key facts, norms and traditions, tips for tourists and important warnings for travellers.
Country at a glance
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Cities of the country on the map
About this country
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Norms and traditions
Tips for tourists
What a traveller should keep in mind
Public holidays 2026
| 01.01 | New Year's Day · every year |
| 09.03.2026 | International Women's Day |
| 12.03 | Youth Day · every year |
| 03.04.2026 | Good Friday |
| 04.04.2026 | Holy Saturday |
| 05.04.2026 | Easter Sunday |
| 06.04.2026 | Easter Monday |
| 28.04 | Kenneth Kaunda's Birthday · every year |
| 01.05.2026 | Labour Day |
| 25.05 | African Freedom Day · every year |
| 06.07.2026 | Heroes' Day |
| 07.07.2026 | Unity Day |
| 03.08.2026 | Farmers' Day |
| 19.10.2026 | National Day of Prayer |
| 26.10.2026 | Independence Day |
| 25.12.2026 | Christmas Day |
Traveler safety
🦟 Mosquitoes: malaria/dengue
🚱 Don’t drink tap water
🦁 Wild animals (safari), keep distance
General guidance for tourists. Before travelling, check your government’s official travel advisories.
The country profile is general reference information describing customs and everyday details for travellers. Before your trip, check the current entry rules and the official travel advice of your government.