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Festivals form an integral part of the Zambia's culture and varies from state to state, with each state or city having its own set of customs and traditions of celebrating a particular festival. Here’s a complete list of government, public, and bank holidays in 2026.
Zambia has an extensive list of Public and Government holidays. These holidays range from religious festivals to birthdays of individuals with historical significance as well as the foundation days of the different states. Here is a list of the major Public and Government holidays in Zambia in 2026.
This page contains a national calendar of all 2026 public holidays for Zambia. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list Zambia year 2026.
| S.No | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 01, 2026 | New Year | National holiday |
| 2 | Mar 08, 2026 | International Women's Day | National holiday |
| 3 | Mar 09, 2026 | Day off for International Women's Day | National holiday |
| 4 | Mar 12, 2026 | Youth Day | National holiday |
| 5 | Mar 20, 2026 | March Equinox | Season |
| 6 | Apr 03, 2026 | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 7 | Apr 04, 2026 | Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| 8 | Apr 05, 2026 | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 9 | Apr 06, 2026 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 10 | Apr 28, 2026 | Kenneth Kaunda Day | National holiday |
| 11 | May 01, 2026 | Labour Day | National holiday |
| 12 | May 10, 2026 | Mother's Day | Observance |
| 13 | May 25, 2026 | Africa Freedom Day | National holiday |
| 14 | Jun 21, 2026 | June Solstice | Season |
| 15 | Jul 06, 2026 | Heroes' Day | National holiday |
| 16 | Jul 07, 2026 | Unity Day | National holiday |
| 17 | Aug 03, 2026 | Farmers' Day | National holiday |
| 18 | Sep 23, 2026 | September Equinox | Season |
| 19 | Oct 18, 2026 | Prayer Day | National holiday |
| 20 | Oct 24, 2026 | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 21 | Dec 21, 2026 | December Solstice | Season |
| 22 | Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National holiday |
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