Lusaka is open for business

Standard office hours today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Monday

8h 56m remaining in the business day 1%

Local time in Lusaka 8:03 AM Monday, August 3 UTC+02:00

Day at a glance

Today's schedule

Regular working day

Offices Commercial businesses, corporate headquarters, and administrative firms in central Lusaka.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Open now

Banks Retail bank branches, financial service centers, and credit institutions.

8:15 AM - 3:30 PM Outside hours

Government Public service offices, national ministries, municipal council, and administrative desks.

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Open now

Retail Shopping complexes, supermarkets, specialty stores, and local markets.

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Outside hours

Dining Restaurants, coffee shops, fast-food outlets, and hotel dining venues.

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Open now

Local convention

Working week

5 work days

Mon Work

Tue Work

Wed Work

Thu Work

Fri Work

Sat Weekend

Sun Weekend

Commercial businesses, corporate headquarters, and administrative firms in central Lusaka. Standard corporate operating hours

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Lusaka time 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday, Aug 3

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Plan around closures

2026 public holidays · Zambia

Holiday calendar unavailable

A nationwide public-holiday calendar is not available for this country. Confirm local closure dates with the organization.

Before you make contact

Local business guidance

Government Split Schedule

Zambian government ministries and municipal counters pause public service operations between 13:00 and 14:00 for lunch.

Banking Hours and Digital Access

Over-the-counter banking ends in the afternoon around 15:30 on weekdays, but ATMs and mobile money services remain available continuously.

Mall Shopping and Supermarkets

Major centers like East Park Mall and Manda Hill trade daily, with anchor supermarkets often operating slightly earlier and later than retail boutiques.

Public Holidays Impact

Offices, banks, and public institutions close on national holidays, while retail centers and dining establishments run modified Sunday hours.