Zambia Public Holidays 2026
Zambia observes 17 public holidays in 2026.
- First:
- New Year —
- Last:
- Christmas Day —
Zambia 2026 Calendar
June 2026
No public holidays in June
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Long weekends
Holidays adjacent to the weekend, in Zambia, 2026.
- 4days
Mar 6 — Mar 9, 2026
Day off for International Women's Day
- 4days
Apr 3 — Apr 6, 2026
Easter Monday
- 4days
May 22 — May 25, 2026
Africa Freedom Day
- 4days
Jul 3 — Jul 6, 2026
Heroes' Day
- 4days
Jul 31 — Aug 3, 2026
Farmers' Day
All public holidays in 2026
- Jan1Fixed
Thu · January 1, 2026
- Mar8Fixed
- Mar9Fixed
Day off for International Women's Day
Mon · March 9, 2026
- Mar12Fixed
Youth Day
Thu · March 12, 2026
- Apr3Fixed
Fri · April 3, 2026
- Apr4Fixed
Holy Saturday
Sat · April 4, 2026
falls on a weekend - Apr6Fixed
Mon · April 6, 2026
- Apr28Fixed
Kenneth Kaunda Day
Tue · April 28, 2026
- May1Fixed
Fri · May 1, 2026
- May25Fixed
Africa Freedom Day
Mon · May 25, 2026
- Jul6Fixed
Heroes' Day
Mon · July 6, 2026
- Jul7Fixed
Unity Day
Tue · July 7, 2026
- Aug3Fixed
Farmers' Day
Mon · August 3, 2026
- Oct18Fixed
Prayer Day
Sun · October 18, 2026
falls on a weekend - Oct19Fixed
Day off for Prayer Day
Mon · October 19, 2026
- Oct24Fixed
- Dec25Fixed
Fri · December 25, 2026
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About this calendar
In 2026, Zambia observes 17 public holidays, beginning with New Year on and ending with Christmas Day on . These are official days on which government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are closed.
Holidays here include a mix of fixed dates (such as New Year's Day and national independence days) and variable dates (such as religious holidays that follow lunar or ecclesiastical calendars). Variable holidays may shift by 1–2 days from year to year.
When a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the practice of observing a substitute day off varies by employer, sector, and employment contract.