Zambia Holidays 2026
Complete list of holidays and observances in Zambia for the year 2026.
January
Thu 1
New Year
Public holiday
March
Sun 8
International Women's Day
Public holiday
Mon 9
Day off for International Women's Day
Public holiday
Thu 12
Youth Day
Public holiday
April
Fri 3
Good Friday
Public holiday
Sat 4
Holy Saturday
Public holiday
Sun 5
Easter Sunday
Observance
Mon 6
Easter Monday
Public holiday
Tue 28
Kenneth Kaunda Day
Public holiday
May
Fri 1
Labour Day
Public holiday
Sun 10
Mother's Day
Observance
Mon 25
Africa Freedom Day
Public holiday
June
Sun 21
Father's Day
Observance
July
Mon 6
Heroes' Day
Public holiday
Tue 7
Unity Day
Public holiday
August
Mon 3
Farmers' Day
Public holiday
October
Sun 18
Prayer Day
Public holiday
Sat 24
Independence Day
Public holiday
December
Fri 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday