Quick answer: Zambia has 249 business days in 2025 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2025 through Dec 31, 2025.
Month-by-month business days (2025)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 1 |
| February | 20 | 0 |
| March | 20 | 2 |
| April | 19 | 4 |
| May | 20 | 3 |
| June | 21 | 0 |
| July | 21 | 2 |
| August | 20 | 1 |
| September | 22 | 0 |
| October | 22 | 2 |
| November | 20 | 0 |
| December | 22 | 1 |
Public holidays in 2025 (Zambia)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | New Year |
| Mar 8, 2025 | International Women's Day |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Youth Day |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Good Friday |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Holy Saturday |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Easter Monday |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Kenneth Kaunda Day |
| May 1, 2025 | Labour Day |
| May 25, 2025 | Africa Freedom Day |
| May 26, 2025 | Day off for Africa Freedom Day |
| Jul 7, 2025 | Heroes' Day |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Unity Day |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Farmers' Day |
| Oct 18, 2025 | Prayer Day |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Independence Day |
| Dec 25, 2025 | Christmas Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2025.
Highest month
22 working days.
Lowest month
19 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 2025?
Zambia has 249 working days in 2025 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2025 are excluded from the working-day total (about 16 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
April has the fewest working days, with 19.
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.