Calendars
Public holidays in Zambia 2026
18 public holidays; 14 fall on a working day. The weekend in Zambia is Saturday and Sunday.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Sunday | International Women's Dayweekend |
| Monday | International Women's Dayobserved |
| Thursday | Youth Day |
| Friday | Good Friday |
| Saturday | Holy Saturdayweekend |
| Sunday | Easter Sundayweekend |
| Monday | Easter Monday |
| Tuesday | Kenneth Kaunda Day |
| Friday | Labour Day |
| Monday | Africa Freedom Day |
| Monday | Heroes' Day |
| Tuesday | Unity Day |
| Monday | Farmers' Day |
| Thursday | General Election Day |
| Saturday | Independence Dayweekend |
| Friday | Christmas Day |
| Tuesday | National Day of Prayer and Christian Heritage |
Notes
Observed means the day off is moved, usually to the next Monday, because the holiday falls on a weekend.
Only nationwide public holidays are listed. Regions, employers and schools may add others. See also the 2026 calendar and time in Zambia. Source: holidays 0.108 (github.com/vacanza/holidays), MIT.