There are fourteen national public holidays observed in the Republic of Zambia. This includes Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday which always fall on a weekend.
When are the next National holidays in Zambia?
Upcoming Holidays
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National Prayer Day
Oct 18, . Declared as a National Day of Prayer, Fasting and Reconciliation in 2015 -
National Prayer Day (in lieu)
Oct 19, . Declared as a National Day of Prayer, Fasting and Reconciliation in 2015 -
Independence Day
Oct 24, . Marks the declaration of independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 -
Christmas Day
Dec 25, . Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on ... -
New Year's Day
Jan 1, . New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, ... -
Women's Day
Mar 8, . The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
List of Holidays in Zambia in 2026
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Women's Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Women's Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Youth Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Holy Saturday | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Easter (Catholic) | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Kenneth Kaunda Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Labour Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | African Unity Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Heroes' Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Unity Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Farmers' Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Public Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | National Prayer Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | National Prayer Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Independence Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| Key |
Notes
- Public holidays that fall on a Sunday are moved to the next Monday
Zambia Holiday News
- 13 May 2026: Govt withdraws Public Holidays Bill source: Diggers
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