Zambia public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Zambia): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 15
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 8
Zambia public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| March 9 | Monday | Women’s Day |
| March 12 | Thursday | Youth Day |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 28 | Tuesday | Kenneth Kaunda Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 25 | Monday | African Freedom Day |
| July 6 | Monday | Heroes' Day |
| July 7 | Tuesday | Unity Day |
| August 3 | Monday | Farmers' Day |
| October 18 | Sunday | National Day of Prayers |
| October 19 | Monday | National Day of Prayers (substitute day) |
| October 24 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- March 7 – March 93 days off
- March 12 – March 154 days off · if you take Friday March 13 off
- April 3 – April 64 days off
- April 25 – April 284 days off · if you take Monday April 27 off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 23 – May 253 days off
- July 4 – July 74 days off
- August 1 – August 33 days off
- October 17 – October 193 days off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Zambia have in 2026?
Zambia has 15 public holidays in 2026; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Zambia?
Next public holiday (Zambia): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Zambia has 8 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.