Public holidays in Zambia 2027
15 national holidays · 2026
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 01 Jan | New Year's Day | public holiday |
| Tue 09 Mar | Women’s Day † | public holiday |
| Fri 12 Mar | Youth Day | public holiday |
| Fri 26 Mar | Good Friday | public holiday |
| Mon 29 Mar | Easter Monday | public holiday |
| Wed 28 Apr | Kenneth Kaunda Day | public holiday |
| Sat 01 May | Labour Day † | public holiday |
| Tue 25 May | African Freedom Day | public holiday |
| Mon 05 Jul | Heroes' Day | public holiday |
| Tue 06 Jul | Unity Day | public holiday |
| Mon 02 Aug | Farmers' Day | public holiday |
| Mon 18 Oct | National Day of Prayers | public holiday |
| Sun 24 Oct | Independence Day † | public holiday |
| Mon 25 Oct | Independence Day (substitute day) | public holiday |
| Sat 25 Dec | Christmas Day † | public holiday |
† Other public-holiday databases disagree on this date; please confirm it with an official source.
Other sources also list: Mon 08 Mar – International Women's Day; Sat 27 Mar – Holy Saturday; Sun 28 Mar – Easter Sunday; Mon 03 May – Labour Day; Mon 27 Dec – Christmas Day.
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