Zambia Public Holidays 2026
14 public holidays and 248 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Day off |
| Mon, Mar 9 | Women’s Day | Day off |
| Thu, Mar 12 | Youth Day | Day off |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Day off |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Easter Monday | Day off |
| Tue, Apr 28 | Kenneth Kaunda Day | Day off |
| Fri, May 1 | Labour Day | Day off |
| Mon, May 25 | African Freedom Day | Day off |
| Mon, Jul 6 | Heroes' Day | Day off |
| Tue, Jul 7 | Unity Day | Day off |
| Mon, Aug 3 | Farmers' Day | Day off |
| Sun, Oct 18 | National Day of Prayers | Day off |
| Mon, Oct 19 | National Day of Prayers (substitute day) observed | Day off |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Independence Day | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 28 |
| March | 20 | 2 | 31 |
| April | 19 | 3 | 30 |
| May | 19 | 2 | 31 |
| June | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| July | 21 | 2 | 31 |
| August | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| October | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| November | 21 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| Total | 248 | 13 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in Zambia?
There are 248 business days in 2026 in Zambia, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 14 public holidays.
How many public holidays does Zambia have in 2026?
Zambia has 14 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.