World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Zambia, 2026
Holiday dates19vs 2025: +2
On weekdays14not on the weekend
On the weekend5weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days8
World rank20 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | International Women's Day |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Mon | International Women's Day (observed) |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Thu | Youth Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 4, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Holy Saturday |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Tue | Kenneth Kaunda Day |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Labour Day |
| May 25, 2026 | Mon | Africa Freedom Day |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Mon | Heroes' Day |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Tue | Unity Day |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Mon | Farmers' Day |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Thu | General Election Day |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | National Prayer Day |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Mon | National Prayer Day (observed) |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Independence Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 – Mar 9, 2026 | 3 days | International Women's Day・International Women's Day (observed) |
| Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | 4 days | Good Friday・Holy Saturday・Easter Sunday・Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | Labour Day |
| May 23, 2026 – May 25, 2026 | 3 days | Africa Freedom Day |
| Jul 4, 2026 – Jul 7, 2026 | 4 days | Heroes' Day・Unity Day |
| Aug 1, 2026 – Aug 3, 2026 | 3 days | Farmers' Day |
| Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026 | 3 days | National Prayer Day・National Prayer Day (observed) |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 3 days | Christmas Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + General Election Day
- + International Women's Day (observed)
- + National Prayer Day (observed)
- − Africa Freedom Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.