Zambia Heroes' Day
Zambia Heroes' Day is held on July 1. Celebrated on the first Monday in July. This event in the first decade of the month July is annual. 
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Heroes' Day honors those who fought in Zambia's long struggle for independence. In more recent years, the list of national heroes and heroines has been expanded to include people from all walks of life who have contributed heroically to the nation’s advancement. For example, in 2004 Zambian vice-president Nevers Mumba proposed that Heroes Day be refocused to include the members of the Zambian soccer team who died in a plane crash in 1993. Eighteen members of the winning team died when the Zambian Air Force jet they were riding in crashed off the coast of Gabon.
All these deserve recognition and are worthy to be considered heroes and have a place in Zambia’s history. Therefore, Heroes Day is an occasion for honouring people who have served the country in various capacities. Zambians celebrate Heroes Day with a solemn pride in the heroism of those who have served the country diligently.
Similar holidays and events, festivals and interesting facts
Africa Day on May 25 (African Union);
Unity Day in Zambia on July 2 (A public holiday is celebrated on the first Tuesday of July under the motto "One Zambia, one nation");
Zambia Farmers' Day on August 5 (celebrated on the first Monday of August);
Levy Mwanawasa Day in Zambia on September 3 (in honor of the first President of the country);
Zambia Independence Day on October 24 (celebrates the independence of Zambia from United Kingdom in 1964);
Zambia Youth Day on March 12
Easter in Western Christianity on April 20 (Første påskedag in Norway)