African Freedom Day
Details
- Country
Zambia- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- May 2026
- Long Weekends
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Business Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Notes
Commemorates the 1963 founding of the Organisation of African Unity and celebrates African unity and freedom.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is African Freedom Day a public holiday in Zambia?
- Yes, African Freedom Day is an official public holiday in Zambia. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is African Freedom Day 2026?
- African Freedom Day 2026 falls on May 25, 2026.