Festivals & events in Zambia - Satu Koneksi Hotel

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Festivals, sport, trade fairs and culture

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🎭 Culture around Mar-Apr 2027

Kuomboka ceremony

📍 Mongu

The Lozi king moves by royal barge to higher ground.

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🌿 Nature season around Mar-May 2027

Victoria Falls at full flow

📍 Livingstone

Biggest spray and roar of the falls.

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Public holidays in Zambia (next 12 months)

Banks, offices and some shops close; domestic flights, trains and hotels are busier around these days.

Date	Holiday
25 Dec 2026	Christmas Day
1 Jan 2027	New Year's Day
8 Mar 2027	International Women's Day
12 Mar 2027	Youth Day
26 Mar 2027	Good Friday
27 Mar 2027	Holy Saturday
28 Mar 2027	Easter Sunday
29 Mar 2027	Easter Monday
28 Apr 2027	Kenneth Kaunda Day
1 May 2027	Labour Day
25 May 2027	Africa Freedom Day
5 Jul 2027	Heroes' Day
6 Jul 2027	Unity Day
2 Aug 2027	Farmers' Day
18 Oct 2027	National Prayer Day
24 Oct 2027	Independence Day
25 Oct 2027	Independence Day (observed)

Dates marked “around” change every year - always check the official site before you book. Live alerts come from GDACS (the UN/EU disaster alert system), Reuters headlines and the official holiday tables, and are checked automatically several times a day. Satu Koneksi Hotel is not responsible for third-party websites.