Zambia Public Holidays 2026
This page contains a national calendar of all 2026 public holidays for Zambia. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day |
| 8 Mar | Sun | International Women's Day |
| 12 Mar | Thu | Youth Day |
| 3 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
| 4 Apr | Sat | Easter Saturday |
| 6 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 28 Apr | Tue | Kenneth Kaunda Brithday |
| 1 May | Fri | Labour Day |
| 25 May | Mon | Africa Day |
| 6 Jul | Mon | Heroes' Day |
| 7 Jul | Tue | Unity Day |
| 3 Aug | Mon | Farmers' Day |
| 18 Oct | Sun | Prayer Day |
| 24 Oct | Sat | Independence Day |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day |
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