National holidays of Zambia in 2026
This page contains a calendar of all 2026 public holidays for Zambia. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.
| Day | Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Jan. 1, 2026 | New Year | |
| Sunday | March 8, 2026 | International Women's Day | |
| Thursday | March 12, 2026 | Youth Day | |
| Friday | March 20, 2026 | March Equinox | |
| Friday | April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | |
| Saturday | April 4, 2026 | Holy Saturday | |
| Sunday | April 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday | |
| Monday | April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | |
| Friday | May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | |
| Sunday | May 10, 2026 | Mother's Day | |
| Monday | May 25, 2026 | Africa Freedom Day | |
| Sunday | June 21, 2026 | Father's Day | |
| Sunday | June 21, 2026 | June Solstice | |
| Monday | July 6, 2026 | Heroes' Day | |
| Tuesday | July 7, 2026 | Unity Day | |
| Monday | Aug. 3, 2026 | Farmers' Day | |
| Wednesday | Sept. 23, 2026 | September Equinox | |
| Sunday | Oct. 18, 2026 | Prayer Day | |
| Saturday | Oct. 24, 2026 | Independence Day | |
| Monday | Dec. 21, 2026 | December Solstice | |
| Friday | Dec. 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
Public Holidays
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