Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Zambia
Zambia has 11 long weekends in 2026 and 10 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Tuesday + Wednesday off around International Women's Day for a 5-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
11
Bridge opps
- 5d
International Women's Day & Day off for International Women's Day
Sat 7 Mar – Wed 11 Mar
Take Tuesday + Wednesday off
- 5d
Good Friday & Holy Saturday & Easter Monday
Thu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr
Take Thursday off
- 5d
Labour Day
Wed 29 Apr – Sun 3 May
Take Wednesday + Thursday off
2027
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
10
Bridge opps
- 5d
Good Friday & Holy Saturday & Easter Monday
Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
Take Thursday off
- 5d
Kenneth Kaunda Day
Sat 24 Apr – Wed 28 Apr
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Heroes' Day & Unity Day
Fri 2 Jul – Tue 6 Jul
Take Friday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Zambia 2026
All 17 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Zambia 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Zambia 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Zambia 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Zambia have in 2026?
Zambia has 11 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Zambia have in 2027?
Zambia has 10 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Zambia?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around International Women's Day & Day off for International Women's Day (Sat 7 Mar – Mon 9 Mar). Take Tuesday and Wednesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 2 days of leave.