Kenneth Kaunda Day is observed in Zambia every year on April 28 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Kenneth Kaunda, the country's first president, who was born on April 28, 1914. This public holiday honors Kaunda's significant contributions to Zambia's independence and his political legacy. The day is marked by remembrance ceremonies that celebrate his role in the country's history, particularly his leadership during the struggle for independence from colonial rule. Following Kaunda's death in 2021, his birthday was declared a public holiday, making it the first annual public holiday in honor of a past president of Zambia. The observance serves to reflect on Kaunda's impact on the nation and to remember his efforts in establishing Zambia as an independent state.