Public holidays in Zambia 2026 and 2027
Zambia has 17 public holidays in 2027. Every national holiday for 2026 and 2027 is listed below with its date and day of the week.
Public holidays in Zambia 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Sun, Mar 8, 2026 | International Women's Day |
| Mon, Mar 9, 2026 | International Women's Day (observed) |
| Thu, Mar 12, 2026 | Youth Day |
| Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Sat, Apr 4, 2026 | Holy Saturday |
| Sun, Apr 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday |
| Mon, Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Tue, Apr 28, 2026 | Kenneth Kaunda Day |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day |
| Mon, May 25, 2026 | Africa Freedom Day |
| Mon, Jul 6, 2026 | Heroes' Day |
| Tue, Jul 7, 2026 | Unity Day |
| Mon, Aug 3, 2026 | Farmers' Day |
| Thu, Aug 13, 2026 | General Election Day |
| Sun, Oct 18, 2026 | National Prayer Day |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | National Prayer Day (observed) |
| Sat, Oct 24, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
Public holidays in Zambia 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | International Women's Day |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | Youth Day |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Sat, Mar 27, 2027 | Holy Saturday |
| Sun, Mar 28, 2027 | Easter Sunday |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | Kenneth Kaunda Day |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 | Africa Freedom Day |
| Mon, Jul 5, 2027 | Heroes' Day |
| Tue, Jul 6, 2027 | Unity Day |
| Mon, Aug 2, 2027 | Farmers' Day |
| Mon, Oct 18, 2027 | National Prayer Day |
| Sun, Oct 24, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Mon, Oct 25, 2027 | Independence Day (observed) |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
Holiday data from the open-source holidays project.
Seasons in Zambia
Zambia lies in the tropics, so it doesn't have the four seasons of spring, summer, fall and winter. Temperatures stay warm all year and the calendar is shaped by wet and dry seasons instead, when monsoon or trade-wind rains come and go. Day length barely changes, so sunrise and sunset stay at about the same time year-round.
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does Zambia have in 2027?
17 days in 2027 are public holidays in Zambia, counting days that are moved or observed on another date.
What is the next public holiday in Zambia?
The next one is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The full lists for 2026 and 2027 are below.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in Zambia?
These are the national public holidays. Some states, provinces or regions add their own days, and banks or schools may follow a slightly different list.
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