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Public holidays in Zambia in 2026
Zambia has 15 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. April has the most with 3.
2026 public holiday dates in Zambia
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 9 March 2026 | Monday | Women’s Day |
| 12 March 2026 | Thursday | Youth Day |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 28 April 2026 | Tuesday | Kenneth Kaunda Day |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | African Freedom Day |
| 6 July 2026 | Monday | Heroes' Day |
| 7 July 2026 | Tuesday | Unity Day |
| 3 August 2026 | Monday | Farmers' Day |
| 18 October 2026 | Sundayweekend | National Day of Prayers |
| 19 October 2026 | Monday | National Day of Prayers (substitute day)substitute |
| 24 October 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Independence Day |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends in Zambia in 2026
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
Women’s Day: Mon 9 MarchGood Friday: Fri 3 AprilEaster Monday: Mon 6 AprilLabour Day: Fri 1 MayAfrican Freedom Day: Mon 25 MayHeroes' Day: Mon 6 JulyFarmers' Day: Mon 3 AugustNational Day of Prayers (substitute day): Mon 19 OctoberChristmas Day: Fri 25 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
National Day of Prayers: Sunday 18 October 2026Independence Day: Saturday 24 October 2026