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Zambia Public Holidays 2026

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List of public holidays in Zambia for the year 2026.

Holiday Schedule for 2026

Jan01

New Year

Public

Thu

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Mar08

International Women's Day

Public

Sun

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Mar09

Day off for International Women's Day

Public

Mon

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Mar12

Youth Day

Public

Thu

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Mar20

March Equinox

Public

Fri

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Apr03

Good Friday

Public

Fri

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Apr04

Holy Saturday

Public

Sat

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Apr05

Easter Sunday

Public

Sun

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Apr06

Easter Monday

Public

Mon

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Apr28

Kenneth Kaunda Day

Public

Tue

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
May01

Labour Day

Public

Fri

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
May10

Mother's Day

Public

Sun

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
May25

Africa Freedom Day

Public

Mon

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Jun21

Father's Day

Public

Sun

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Jun21

June Solstice

Public

Sun

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Jul06

Heroes' Day

Public

Mon

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Jul07

Unity Day

Public

Tue

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Aug03

Farmers' Day

Public

Mon

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Sep23

September Equinox

Public

Wed

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Oct18

Prayer Day

Public

Sun

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Oct19

Day off for Prayer Day

Public

Mon

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Oct24

Independence Day

Public

Sat

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Dec21

December Solstice

Public

Mon

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Dec25

Christmas Day

Public

Fri

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools
Dec29

Declaration of Zambia as a Christian Nation

Public

Tue

Holiday Scope

Government
Banks
Schools