Public holidays in Zambia in 2026
All public holidays
15| All public holidays | Date | Day | Substitute day |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday | No | |
| Women’s Day | Monday | No | |
| Youth Day | Thursday | No | |
| Good Friday | Friday | No | |
| Easter Monday | Monday | No | |
| Kenneth Kaunda Day | Tuesday | No | |
| Labour Day | Friday | No | |
| African Freedom Day | Monday | No | |
| Heroes' Day | Monday | No | |
| Unity Day | Tuesday | No | |
| Farmers' Day | Monday | No | |
| National Day of Prayers | Sunday | No | |
| National Day of Prayers (substitute day) | Monday | Yes | |
| Independence Day | Saturday | No | |
| Christmas Day | Friday | No |
Dates are calculated from the date-holidays dataset and may be corrected with authoritative local sources. date-holidays