Zambia Public Holiday Calendar 2026 Official Govt Holiday Calendar 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 ✓ Done | Thursday | New Year | Public |
| Mar 8, 2026 ✓ Done | Sunday | International Women's Day | Public |
| Mar 9, 2026 ✓ Done | Monday | Day off for International Women's Day | Public |
| Mar 12, 2026 ✓ Done | Thursday | Youth Day | Public |
| Apr 3, 2026 ✓ Done | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 4, 2026 ✓ Done | Saturday | Holy Saturday | Public |
| Apr 6, 2026 ✓ Done | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 28, 2026 ✓ Done | Tuesday | Kenneth Kaunda Day | Public |
| May 1, 2026 ✓ Done | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 25, 2026 ✓ Done | Monday | Africa Freedom Day | Public |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Monday | Heroes' Day | Public |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Tuesday | Unity Day | Public |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Monday | Farmers' Day | Public |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Sunday | Prayer Day | Public |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Monday | Day off for Prayer Day | Public |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Long Weekends in Zambia 2026
Jan 1 → Jan 4
4 days
Mar 7 → Mar 9
3 days
Mar 12 → Mar 15
4 days
Apr 3 → Apr 6
4 days
Apr 25 → Apr 28
4 days
May 1 → May 3
3 days
May 23 → May 25
3 days
Jul 4 → Jul 7
4 days
Aug 1 → Aug 3
3 days
Oct 17 → Oct 19
3 days
Dec 25 → Dec 27
3 days