Zambia country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (ES)
📍 Zambia
Theme Independence Day 2026
Zambia is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Lusaka, the national observance is Independence Day on 24 October, and the national colours are green and gold. Zambia became independent on 24 October 1964.
Capital and region (ES)
Lusaka is the capital. Zambia sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Lusaka clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Saturday, 24 October 2026. Zambia became independent on 24 October 1964. Locally it is called Independence Day. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are green and gold. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Zambia?
The capital is Lusaka.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Saturday, 24 October 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Zambia became independent on 24 October 1964.
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