Public holidays in Zambia
Zambia has 15 public holidays in 2026, listed below with the weekday each one falls on.
- 15 Public
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| March 9 | Monday | Women’s Day | Public |
| March 12 | Thursday | Youth Day | Public |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| April 28 | Tuesday | Kenneth Kaunda Day | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | African Freedom Day | Public |
| July 6 | Monday | Heroes' Day | Public |
| July 7 | Tuesday | Unity Day | Public |
| August 3 | Monday | Farmers' Day | Public |
| October 18 | Sunday | National Day of Prayers | Public |
| October 19 | Monday | National Day of Prayers (substitute day) | Public |
| October 24 | Saturday | Independence Day | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Zambia have in 2026?
- Zambia has 15 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in Zambia in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in Zambia fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 2 of them: National Day of Prayers, Independence Day.