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Is today a public holiday in Zambia?

No
Today is a normal Saturday in Zambia. The next public holiday is National Day of Prayers on Sunday 18 October 2026, tomorrow.
Saturday 17 October 2026, Africa/Maputo time
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Is tomorrow a public holiday in Zambia?

Yes. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is National Day of Prayers.

Next public holiday in Zambia

National Day of Prayers on Sunday 18 October 2026, tomorrow. The last one was Farmers' Day on 3 August 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in Zambia

HolidayDateWhen
National Day of PrayersSunday 18 October 2026tomorrow
National Day of Prayers (substitute day)substituteMonday 19 October 2026in 2 days
Independence DaySaturday 24 October 2026in 7 days
Christmas DayFriday 25 December 2026in 69 days
New Year's DayFriday 1 January 2027in 76 days
Women’s DayTuesday 9 March 2027in 143 days

Public holidays in Zambia in 2026

Zambia has 15 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a weekend. 4 are still ahead.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
9 March 2026MondayWomen’s Day
12 March 2026ThursdayYouth Day
3 April 2026FridayGood Friday
6 April 2026MondayEaster Monday
28 April 2026TuesdayKenneth Kaunda Day
1 May 2026FridayLabour Day
25 May 2026MondayAfrican Freedom Day
6 July 2026MondayHeroes' Day
7 July 2026TuesdayUnity Day
3 August 2026MondayFarmers' Day
18 October 2026SundayweekendNational Day of Prayers
19 October 2026MondayNational Day of Prayers (substitute day)substitute
24 October 2026SaturdayweekendIndependence Day
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day

Long weekends in Zambia in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

National Day of Prayers (substitute day): Mon 19 OctoberChristmas Day: Fri 25 December

Public holidays in Zambia in 2027

Zambia has 15 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in Zambia

Is today a public holiday in Zambia?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Zambia, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in Zambia?

Yes. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is National Day of Prayers.

What is the next public holiday in Zambia?

The next public holiday in Zambia is National Day of Prayers on Sunday 18 October 2026, tomorrow.

How many public holidays does Zambia have in 2026?

Zambia has 15 public holidays in 2026. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 4 are still to come this year.

Does Zambia move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Yes, at least in some cases. Substitute days off are listed above and marked "substitute".

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.

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