Public holidays in Zambia
Public holiday dates are listed below.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Monday, March 9, 2026 | Women’s Day |
| Thursday, March 12, 2026 | Youth Day |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | Kenneth Kaunda Day |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | African Freedom Day |
| Monday, July 6, 2026 | Heroes' Day |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | Unity Day |
| Monday, August 3, 2026 | Farmers' Day |
| Sunday, October 18, 2026 | National Day of Prayers |
| Monday, October 19, 2026 | National Day of Prayers (substitute day) |
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
About this calendar
This calendar includes public holidays and substitute days for Zambia from 2026 through 2031. Regional and employer closures can differ. Islamic dates and future government-announced workday swaps can change after local announcements.