Zambia holidays 2026
Zambia has 16 public holidays recorded for 2026. Each entry below shows the date, the holiday name and whether it applies nationally or only in certain regions.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | National |
| 8 Mar 2026 | Sun | International Women's Day | National |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Thu | Youth Day | National |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | National |
| 4 Apr 2026 | Sat | Holy Saturday | National |
| 5 Apr 2026 | Sun | Easter Sunday | National |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | National |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Tue | Kenneth Kaunda's Birthday | National |
| 1 May 2026 | Fri | Labour Day | National |
| 25 May 2026 | Mon | African Freedom Day | National |
| 6 Jul 2026 | Mon | Heroes' Day | National |
| 7 Jul 2026 | Tue | Unity Day | National |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Mon | Farmers' Day | National |
| 18 Oct 2026 | Sun | National Day of Prayer | National |
| 24 Oct 2026 | Sat | Independence Day | National |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | National |