Public holidays in Zambia
All countries · 2025 to 2030
Public holiday dates for Zambia, year by year. Pick a year above for the full list, or read 2026 below.
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Public holidays in Zambia, 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | New Year's Day | National |
| 8 March | Sunday | International Women's Day | National |
| 9 March | Monday | International Women's Day (observed) | National |
| 12 March | Thursday | Youth Day | National |
| 3 April | Friday | Good Friday | National |
| 4 April | Saturday | Holy Saturday | National |
| 5 April | Sunday | Easter Sunday | National |
| 6 April | Monday | Easter Monday | National |
| 28 April | Tuesday | Kenneth Kaunda Day | National |
| 1 May | Friday | Labour Day | National |
| 25 May | Monday | Africa Freedom Day | National |
| 6 July | Monday | Heroes' Day | National |
| 7 July | Tuesday | Unity Day | National |
| 3 August | Monday | Farmers' Day | National |
| 13 August | Thursday | General Election Day | National |
| 18 October | Sunday | National Prayer Day | National |
| 19 October | Monday | National Prayer Day (observed) | National |
| 24 October | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| 25 December | Friday | Christmas Day | National |
Every year
- Public holidays in Zambia 2025
- Public holidays in Zambia 2026
- Public holidays in Zambia 2027
- Public holidays in Zambia 2028
- Public holidays in Zambia 2029
- Public holidays in Zambia 2030