New Year's Day
1 Jan 2026, Thursday
Holidays in Zambia
17 public holidays in this calendar.
International Women's Day
8 Mar 2026, Sunday
International Women's Day (observed)
9 Mar 2026, Monday
Youth Day
12 Mar 2026, Thursday
Good Friday
3 Apr 2026, Friday
Holy Saturday
4 Apr 2026, Saturday
Easter Monday
6 Apr 2026, Monday
Kenneth Kaunda Day
28 Apr 2026, Tuesday
Labour Day
1 May 2026, Friday
Africa Freedom Day
25 May 2026, Monday
Heroes' Day
6 Jul 2026, Monday
Unity Day
7 Jul 2026, Tuesday
Farmers' Day
3 Aug 2026, Monday
National Prayer Day
18 Oct 2026, Sunday
National Prayer Day (observed)
19 Oct 2026, Monday
Independence Day
24 Oct 2026, Saturday
Christmas Day
25 Dec 2026, Friday