Holidays in Zambia
Zambia observes 12 public holidays each year. The next holiday in Zambia is African Freedom Day (Public Holiday), in 5 hours on 25 May 2026.
- Public Holidays are official days off recognized by the government.
| Name | Native Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
New Year's Day Public Holiday | New Year's Day | 01 Jan 2026 5 months ago |
Women’s Day Public Holiday | Women’s Day | 09 Mar 2026 3 months ago |
Youth Day Public Holiday | Youth Day | 12 Mar 2026 2 months ago |
Public Holiday | Good Friday | 03 Apr 2026 2 months ago |
Easter Monday Public Holiday | Easter Monday | 06 Apr 2026 2 months ago |
Public Holiday | Labour Day | 01 May 2026 24 days ago |
African Freedom Day Public Holiday | African Freedom Day | 25 May 2026 in 5 hours |
Heroes' Day Public Holiday | Heroes' Day | 06 Jul 2026 in a month |
Unity Day Public Holiday | Unity Day | 07 Jul 2026 in a month |
Farmers' Day Public Holiday | Farmers' Day | 03 Aug 2026 in 2 months |
Independence Day Public Holiday | Independence Day | 24 Oct 2026 in 5 months |
Christmas Day Public Holiday | Christmas Day | 25 Dec 2026 in 7 months |