National Holidays in Zambia (2026) 🇿🇲
Zambia observes 17 public holidays this year, with 16 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is National Prayer Day. The most recent was Farmers' Day.
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This year, Zambia observes 17 public holidays, with 16 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is National Prayer Day on 18 Oct. The most recently passed holiday was Farmers' Day. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for Zambia.
2026 National Holidays in Zambia
| Date | Holiday Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day | |
| Sunday | International Women's Day | |
| Monday | International Women's Day (observed) | |
| Thursday | Youth Day | |
| Friday | Good Friday | |
| Saturday | Holy Saturday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | |
| Tuesday | Kenneth Kaunda Day | |
| Friday | Labour Day | |
| Monday | Africa Freedom Day | |
| Monday | Heroes' Day | |
| Tuesday | Unity Day | |
| Monday | Farmers' Day | |
| Sunday | National Prayer Day | |
| Monday | National Prayer Day (observed) | |
| Saturday | Independence Day | |
| Friday | Christmas Day |
