Leave planner 2027
Tell us how many leave days you have and we find the dates that give you the most time off by bridging public holidays and weekends.
Take 10 leave days in Zambia and enjoy 39 days off in 2027.
Your best breaks
New Year
Fri 1 Jan – Mon 4 Jan 2027
Take leave on Mon 4 Jan.
International Women's Day
Fri 5 Mar – Mon 8 Mar 2027
Take leave on Fri 5 Mar.
Youth Day
Thu 11 Mar – Sun 14 Mar 2027
Take leave on Thu 11 Mar.
Good Friday + Easter Monday
Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027
Take leave on Thu 25 Mar.
Kenneth Kaunda Day
Sat 24 Apr – Wed 28 Apr 2027
Take leave on Mon 26 Apr, Tue 27 Apr.
Africa Freedom Day
Sat 22 May – Tue 25 May 2027
Take leave on Mon 24 May.
Heroes' Day + Unity Day
Fri 2 Jul – Tue 6 Jul 2027
Take leave on Fri 2 Jul.
Farmers' Day
Fri 30 Jul – Mon 2 Aug 2027
Take leave on Fri 30 Jul.
Prayer Day
Fri 15 Oct – Mon 18 Oct 2027
Take leave on Fri 15 Oct.
See all long weekends in Zambia or count working days.
Frequently asked questions
How does the leave planner work?
It looks for working days between public holidays and weekends and finds the combination of breaks that gives you the most days off for the leave days you have.
How can I get the most days off with the fewest leaves?
Take leave on the working days that sit between a public holiday and a weekend. A Thursday holiday plus a Friday leave gives a 4-day weekend, and a few leaves around holiday weeks such as Christmas can turn into 9 or 10 days off.
Are regional holidays included?
Only national public holidays are used, since they apply to most employees. Check your employer's holiday list for regional or company holidays.
Does it work for countries with a Friday–Saturday weekend?
Yes. Each country uses its official weekend, for example Friday and Saturday in Saudi Arabia, so the suggested leave days fit the local work week.