Public holidays in Zambia, 2026
14 public holidays, 12 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Zambia drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Day on Friday 25 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 9 March | Women’s Day | Monday |
| 12 March | Youth Day | Thursday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 28 April | Kenneth Kaunda Day | Tuesday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 25 May | African Freedom Day | Monday |
| 6 July | Heroes' Day | Monday |
| 7 July | Unity Day | Tuesday |
| 3 August | Farmers' Day | Monday |
| 18 October | National Day of Prayers | Sunday |
| 24 October | Independence Day | Saturday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Zambia have in 2026?
14 nationwide public holidays, 12 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Zambia?
Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.