2011 Mission Holiday Schedule

The American Embassy in Lusaka will observe the following United States and Zambian holidays in 2011.

December 31, Friday, New Years Day. U.S. (January 1 falls on a Saturday)

January 17, Monday. Martin Luther King Birthday. U.S.

February 21, Monday. Presidents Day. U.S.

March 8, Tuesday. International Women’s Day. Zambian.

March 12,  Saturday. Youth Day. Zambian.

April 22, Friday. Good Friday. Zambian.

April 23, Saturday.  Holy Saturday. Zambian.

April 25, Monday. Easter Monday. Zambian.

May 2, Monday. Labor Day. Zambian. (Zambian Labor Day, May 1, falls on a Sunday)

May 25, Wednesday. Africa Freedom Day. Zambian.

May 30, Monday. Memorial Day. U.S.

July 4, Monday. Independence Day/Heroes Day. U.S./Zambian.

July 5, Tuesday. Unity Day. Zambian.

August 01, Monday. Farmers Day. Zambian.

September 5, Monday. Labor Day. U.S.

October 10, Monday. Columbus Day. U.S.

October 24, Monday. Independence Day. Zambian.

November 11, Friday. Veterans Day. U.S.

November 24, Thursday. Thanksgiving. U.S.

December 26, Monday. Christmas Day. U.S./Zambian. (Christmas Day falls on a Sunday).
 
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.