Public Holidays in Zambia 2026 🇿🇲
Zambia has 4 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is National Prayer Day on 18. Oct. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Zambia.
This year, Zambia observes 17 public holidays , with 16 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is National Prayer Day on 18. Oct. The most recently passed holiday was Farmers' Day.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | National Prayer Day | Public holiday | |
| Monday Long weekend | National Prayer Day (observed) | Public holiday | |
| Saturday | Independence Day | Public holiday | |
| Friday Long weekend | Christmas Day | Public holiday |
Long weekends in Zambia 2026
These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.
- National Prayer Day (observed) — (Monday) — long weekend
- Christmas Day — (Friday) — long weekend
Holidays that change date in Zambia
Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2026 to 2027.
- Good Friday: →
- Holy Saturday: →
- Easter Monday: →
- Heroes' Day: →
- Unity Day: →
- Farmers' Day: →
