Heroes' Day is a public holiday that is celebrated every year in Zambia. The day is celebrated on the first Monday in July. This year that is July 1. As this is a public holiday, expect most stores, banks and services to be closed or have reduced opening hours.
Facts and figures
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Heroes' Day is not a holiday with a fixed calendar date, meaning the exact date varies depending on a rule. The rule for Heroes' Day is that the day is observed on the first Monday of July. This, in turn, means that the date for this day can vary between July 1 and July 7. See the table below to find the exact date for the next few years.
