Zambia — 2026

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Long weekend opportunity

Labour Day (2026-05-01) falls on a Friday, creating a strong long-weekend window for travel and time off.

Public Holidays 2026

Date	Holiday	Type
01 Jan Thu	New Year's Day	Public
12 Mar Thu	Youth Day	Public
03 Apr Fri	Good Friday	Religious
04 Apr Sat	Holy Saturday	Religious
06 Apr Mon	Easter Monday	Religious
01 May Fri	Labour Day	Public
25 May Mon	Africa Day	Important Day
06 Jul Mon	Heroes Day	Public
14 Jul Tue	Unity Day	Public
03 Aug Mon	Farmers' Day	Public
24 Oct Sat	Independence Day	Public
25 Dec Fri	Christmas Day	Religious
26 Dec Sat	Boxing Day	Public

Latest News

22 Apr 2026Zambia
Celebrating Heroes: Public Holidays and Cultural Events in Zambia, April 2026
16 Apr 2026Zambia
Zambia Celebrates Easter and Cultural Events in April 2026
16 Apr 2026Zambia
Plan 10-day breaks by taking leave around Easter and July holidays.

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