Quick answer: Zambia has 249 business days in 2024 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2024 through Dec 31, 2024.
Month-by-month business days (2024)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 1 |
| February | 21 | 0 |
| March | 18 | 4 |
| April | 20 | 3 |
| May | 22 | 2 |
| June | 20 | 0 |
| July | 21 | 2 |
| August | 21 | 1 |
| September | 21 | 0 |
| October | 21 | 2 |
| November | 21 | 0 |
| December | 21 | 1 |
Public holidays in 2024 (Zambia)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 | New Year |
| Mar 8, 2024 | International Women's Day |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Youth Day |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Good Friday |
| Mar 30, 2024 | Holy Saturday |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Easter Monday |
| Apr 28, 2024 | Kenneth Kaunda Day |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Day off for Kenneth Kaunda Day |
| May 1, 2024 | Labour Day |
| May 25, 2024 | Africa Freedom Day |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Heroes' Day |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Unity Day |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Farmers' Day |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Prayer Day |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Independence Day |
| Dec 25, 2024 | Christmas Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2024.
Highest month
22 working days.
Lowest month
18 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Zambia in 2024?
Zambia has 249 working days in 2024 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2024 are excluded from the working-day total (about 16 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
March has the fewest working days, with 18.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.