Zambia has 15 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Rules can vary by region.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 9 | Monday | Women’s Day | Public |
| Mar 12 | Thursday | Youth Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 28 | Tuesday | Kenneth Kaunda Day | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | African Freedom Day | Public |
| Jul 6 | Monday | Heroes' Day | Public |
| Jul 7 | Tuesday | Unity Day | Public |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Farmers' Day | Public |
| Oct 18 | Sunday | National Day of Prayers | Public |
| Oct 19 | Monday | National Day of Prayers (substitute day) | Public |
| Oct 24 | Saturday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Zambia has 15 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Some regions add their own local holidays.
The next public holiday is Independence Day on Saturday, October 24, 2026.