Zambia public holidays 2026
18 public holidays in 2026. Next: Christmas Day, December 25.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| Mar 9 | Monday | International Women's Day (observed) |
| Mar 12 | Thursday | Youth Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Holy Saturday |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Apr 28 | Tuesday | Kenneth Kaunda Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Africa Freedom Day |
| Jul 6 | Monday | Heroes' Day |
| Jul 7 | Tuesday | Unity Day |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Farmers' Day |
| Aug 13 | Thursday | General Election Day |
| Oct 24 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 29 | Tuesday | National Day of Prayer and Christian Heritage |
Arrangements can change, so check the government’s notice for anything official.
Holiday data: vacanza/holidays 0.107 (MIT)