Holidays and Observances in Zambia for 2026

What are the main holidays in Zambia? As with most countries, national holidays in Zambia generally mark religious, quasi-religious or patriotic occasions. Below is a listing of all public holidays in Zambia. Add these holidays to a calendar using our calendar maker. Click on any holiday below for more details and dates for the next 10 years.

2026 ZAMBIA HOLIDAYS

DateDayHoliday NameHoliday Type
JANUARY
Jan 1ThursdayNew Years DayNational
MARCH
Mar 8SundayInternational Womens DayNational
Mar 9MondayDay off for International Womens DayNational
Mar 12ThursdayYouth DayNational
APRIL
Apr 3FridayGood FridayNational
Apr 4SaturdayHoly SaturdayNational
Apr 6MondayEaster MondayNational
Apr 28TuesdayKenneth Kaunda DayNational
MAY
May 1FridayLabour DayNational
May 25MondayAfrica Freedom DayNational
JULY
Jul 6MondayHeroes DayNational
Jul 7TuesdayUnity DayNational
AUGUST
Aug 3MondayFarmers DayNational
OCTOBER
Oct 18SundayPrayer DayNational
Oct 24SaturdayIndependence DayNational
DECEMBER
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayNational