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Zambia Public Holidays 2026

Zambia observes 17 public holidays in 2026.

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New Year —
Last:
Christmas Day —

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Zambia 2026 Calendar

Holidays in August

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Holidays in August

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    Farmers' Day

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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

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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.