2012 Mission Holiday Schedule

The American Embassy in Lusaka will observe the following United States and Zambian holidays in 2012.

January 2, Monday. New Years Day.

January 16, Monday. Martin Luther King Birthday.

February 20, Monday. Presidents Day.

March 8, Thursday. International Women’s Day.

March 12,  Monday. Youth Day.

April 6, Friday. Good Friday.

April 7, Saturday.  Holy Saturday.

April 9, Monday. Easter Monday.

May 1, Tuesday. Labor Day.

May 25, Friday. Africa Freedom Day.

May 28, Monday. Memorial Day.

July 2, Monday. Independence Day/Heroes Day.

July 3, Tuesday. Unity Day.

July 4, Wednesday. Independence Day. (U.S.)

August 6, Monday. Farmers Day.

September 3, Monday. Labor Day.

October 8, Monday. Columbus Day.

October 24, Wednesday. Independence Day. (Zambian)

November 12, Monday. Veterans Day.

November 22, Thursday. Thanksgiving.

December 25, Tuesday. Christmas Day.
 
When a US/Zambian holiday falls on a Sunday, Federal Offices and establishments shall be closed to the public on the following Monday.  Whenever a US holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be considered a holiday. If a Zambian Holiday falls on a Saturday the preceding Friday is not considered a holiday, unless officially declared by Cabinet.