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How to maximise annual leave in Zambia in 2027
With 10 days of leave you can get 41 days off in Zambia in 2027. Here are the exact days to book, plus the best long weekends and longer breaks. Change the leave days or region below for your own plan.
Best longer breaks in Zambia, 2027
| Break | Days off | Leave days to book | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | 10 for 5 | Mon 4 – Fri 8 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 6 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027 | 9 for 3 | Mon 8 Mar, Wed 10 – Thu 11 Mar | Women’s Day, Youth Day |
| 20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | 10 for 4 | Mon 22 – Thu 25 Mar | Good Friday, Easter Monday |
| 24 Apr 2027 – 2 May 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 26 – Tue 27 Apr, Thu 29 – Fri 30 Apr | Kenneth Kaunda Day, Labour Day |
| 22 May 2027 – 30 May 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 24 May, Wed 26 – Fri 28 May | African Freedom Day |
| 3 Jul 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 | 9 for 3 | Wed 7 – Fri 9 Jul | Heroes' Day, Unity Day |
| 31 Jul 2027 – 8 Aug 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 3 – Fri 6 Aug | Farmers' Day |
| 16 Oct 2027 – 25 Oct 2027 | 10 for 4 | Tue 19 – Fri 22 Oct | National Day of Prayers, Independence Day, Independence Day (substitute day) |
Long weekends for one day of leave in Zambia, 2027
| Long weekend | Days off | Book | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 | 4 | Mon 4 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 6 Mar 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 | 4 | Mon 8 Mar | Women’s Day |
| 11 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027 | 4 | Thu 11 Mar | Youth Day |
| 25 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | 5 | Thu 25 Mar | Good Friday, Easter Monday |
| 27 Apr 2027 – 28 Apr 2027 | 2 | Tue 27 Apr | Kenneth Kaunda Day |
| 30 Apr 2027 – 2 May 2027 | 3 | Fri 30 Apr | Labour Day |
| 22 May 2027 – 25 May 2027 | 4 | Mon 24 May | African Freedom Day |
| 2 Jul 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 | 5 | Fri 2 Jul | Heroes' Day, Unity Day |
| 30 Jul 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 | 4 | Fri 30 Jul | Farmers' Day |
| 15 Oct 2027 – 18 Oct 2027 | 4 | Fri 15 Oct | National Day of Prayers |
| 22 Oct 2027 – 25 Oct 2027 | 4 | Fri 22 Oct | Independence Day, Independence Day (substitute day) |
| 24 Dec 2027 – 26 Dec 2027 | 3 | Fri 24 Dec | Christmas Day |
| 31 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028 | 3 | Fri 31 Dec | New Year's Day |
A 2027 plan built around longer holidays
Prefer fewer, longer trips? 10 leave days give 28 days off across3 breaks of nine days or more:
- 6 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027: 9 days off, book Mon 8 Mar, Wed 10 – Thu 11 Mar
- 20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027: 10 days off, book Mon 22 – Thu 25 Mar
- 3 Jul 2027 – 11 Jul 2027: 9 days off, book Wed 7 – Fri 9 Jul
See also: Zambia business days calculator and 2027 public holidays ·subscribe to Zambia holidays in your calendar
Frequently asked questions
How many days off can I get with 10 days of leave in Zambia in 2027?
Up to 41 days off, by using the leave on 10 breaks that join public holidays to weekends.
What is the best long break in Zambia in 2027?
6 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027: 9 days off for 3 leave days, around Women’s Day, Youth Day.
How many long weekends can I make in Zambia in 2027?
13 long weekends cost just one leave day each.