About British High Commission Lusaka
5210 Independence Avenue, P.O. Box 5005015101 Ridgeway
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Public access to embassies, high commissions and consulates is by appointment only
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To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/zambia/british-high-commission-lusaka
Opening hours
UK time (BST)
- Monday to Thursday: 7am to 12 midday, 1pm to 3:45pm
- Friday: 7am to 12 midday (April to October)
UK time (GMT)
- Monday to Thursday: 6am to 11am, 12 midday to 2:45pm
- Friday: 6am to 11am (November to March)
Local time
- Monday to Thursday: 8am to 1pm, 2pm to 4:45pm
- Friday: 8am to 1pm
Public holidays 2025
The high commission will be closed on the following dates:
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 1 January | New Year’s Day |
| Wednesday 12 March | Youth Day |
| Friday 18 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 21 April | Easter Monday |
| Monday 28 April | Kenneth Kaunda Day |
| Thursday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Monday 26 May | Day following Africa Freedom Day |
| Monday 30 June | Heroes Day |
| Tuesday 1 July | Unity Day |
| Monday 4 August | Farmer’s Day |
| Monday 25 August | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Friday 24 October | Independence Day |
| Thursday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Friday 26 December | Boxing Day |