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Zambia Public Holidays 2026-2027
Zambia has 12 public holidays in 2026 and 13 in 2027. The next upcoming holiday is Good Friday on Friday, April 3, 2026.
2026 Holidays
| Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, March 9, 2026 | Women’s Day | Public Holiday |
| Thursday, March 12, 2026 | Youth Day | Public Holiday |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | African Freedom Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, July 6, 2026 | Heroes' Day | Public Holiday |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | Unity Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, August 3, 2026 | Farmers' Day | Public Holiday |
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
2027 Holidays
| Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Tuesday, March 9, 2027 | Women’s Day | Public Holiday |
| Friday, March 12, 2027 | Youth Day | Public Holiday |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Monday, March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| Tuesday, May 25, 2027 | African Freedom Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, July 5, 2027 | Heroes' Day | Public Holiday |
| Tuesday, July 6, 2027 | Unity Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, August 2, 2027 | Farmers' Day | Public Holiday |
| Sunday, October 24, 2027 | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, October 25, 2027 | Independence Day (substitute day) | Public Holiday |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
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