Upcoming Public Holidays
- Mon, May 25African Freedom Day
- Mon, Jul 6Heroes' Day
- Tue, Jul 7Unity Day
- Mon, Aug 3Farmers' Day
- Sat, Oct 24Independence Day
- Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
🇿🇲 Zambia — 2026 Calendar
12 holidays, festivals & observances
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January
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
March
- Women’s DayMon, Mar 9
- Youth DayThu, Mar 12
April
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
May
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- African Freedom DayMon, May 25
July
- Heroes' DayMon, Jul 6
- Unity DayTue, Jul 7
August
- Farmers' DayMon, Aug 3
October
- Independence DaySat, Oct 24
December
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
Zambia has 12 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.
🇿🇲 Frequently Asked Questions — Zambia Holidays 2026
- How many public holidays does Zambia have in 2026?
- Zambia has 12 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 12 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
- What are the main public holidays in Zambia?
- The main events in Zambia include Heroes' Day, Christmas Day, Farmers' Day, Good Friday, Independence Day.
- When is the next holiday in Zambia?
- The next upcoming holiday in Zambia is African Freedom Day on Monday, May 25, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for Zambia 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete Zambia 2026 national calendar with 12 holidays, festivals, and observances.
- When are the collective leave days in Zambia for 2026?
- Collective leave dates in Zambia for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.
Holiday data for Zambia is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.
