Business Practices in Zambia

Opening hours and bank holidays

General Information

Opening Hours and Days

In the governmental and private sector offices the normal working hours are from 8.00–13.00 and 14.00– 17.00 between Monday and Friday. Banks operate from 8.15 –14.30 between Monday and Friday. Most banks are closed for business during weekends except the first and last Saturdays of each month when they open from 8.15–11.00. Supermarkets are open every day until 21.00, except Sundays, when they are open until noon.

Holiday Compensation

When a public holiday falls on a non-work day, Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is substituted as a public holiday.