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Public in Zambia
Heroes' Day in Zambia
Commemoration of the liberation struggle
Quick Facts
Pre-Independence
Established before national independence
🏛️ Historical
Holiday Type
Classification in Zambia
Public
About Heroes' Day
Commemoration of the liberation struggle
Pays tribute to those who risked their lives during the liberation struggle.
Honors those who fought for Namibia's independence, particularly marking the start of the armed liberation struggle in 1966
Practical Information in Zambia
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedHistorical Significance in Zambia
Recognizes the sacrifices made during the fight for independence from British rule.
Calendar Details
Calendar Systems
gregorian
On this day in African history
- 1863 Slavery was abolished in the Dutch colony of Surinam, a date now celebrated as Ketikoti in independent Suriname. · Suriname
- 1895 The East African Protectorate is established by Britain, with Mombasa as its capital. · Kenya
- 1955 (c.) Sudanese state security forces violently suppress a worker strike in Nzara, killing eight southern civilians and exacerbating regional tensions. · Sudan
- 1957 (c.) Kariuki Chotara attempts to assassinate Jomo Kenyatta inside Lokitaung detention camp before Waruhiu Itote intervenes. · Kenya
- 1960 The Trust Territory of Somaliland gains independence from Italy and merges with the State of Somaliland to form the Somali Republic. · Somalia
- 1960 Ghana becomes a republic and Kwame Nkrumah becomes its first President. · Ghana
Historical Timeline
2026
Last observed in Zambia
🇿🇲Final celebration recorded in Zambia
⏰ Last ObservedCurrent Status in Zambia
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Zambia
Last observed: 2026
Public Holiday
Date: July 1, 2024