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2026 public holidays in Zambia
16 official public holidays in 2026, with 14 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
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National Day of Prayer
Monday, October 19 2026
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2026 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Bridge · 4 days
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
International Women's Day
Monday, March 9
From Saturday, March 7 to Monday, March 9
- Bridge · 4 days
Youth Day
Thursday, March 12
From Thursday, March 12 to Sunday, March 15 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Good Friday
Friday, April 3
From Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5
- Weekend · 3 days
Easter Monday
Monday, April 6
From Saturday, April 4 to Monday, April 6
- Bridge · 4 days
Kenneth Kaunda's Birthday
Tuesday, April 28
From Saturday, April 25 to Tuesday, April 28 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Labour Day
Friday, May 1
From Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
- Weekend · 3 days
Africa Freedom Day
Monday, May 25
From Saturday, May 23 to Monday, May 25
- Weekend · 3 days
Heroes' Day
Monday, July 6
From Saturday, July 4 to Monday, July 6
- Bridge · 4 days
Unity Day
Tuesday, July 7
From Saturday, July 4 to Tuesday, July 7 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Farmers' Day
Monday, August 3
From Saturday, August 1 to Monday, August 3
- Weekend · 3 days
National Day of Prayer
Monday, October 19
From Saturday, October 17 to Monday, October 19
- Weekend · 3 days
Independence Day
Monday, October 26
From Saturday, October 24 to Monday, October 26
- Weekend · 3 days
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
From Friday, December 25 to Sunday, December 27
2026 calendar
- 1JanNew Year's DayThursday, January 1
- 9MarInternational Women's DayMonday, March 9
- 12MarYouth DayThursday, March 12
- 3AprGood FridayFriday, April 3
- 4AprEaster SaturdaySaturday, April 4 · Holy Saturday
- 5AprEaster SundaySunday, April 5
- 6AprEaster MondayMonday, April 6
- 28AprKenneth Kaunda's BirthdayTuesday, April 28
- 1MayLabour DayFriday, May 1
- 25MayAfrica Freedom DayMonday, May 25 · African Freedom Day
- 6JulHeroes' DayMonday, July 6
- 7JulUnity DayTuesday, July 7
- 3AugFarmers' DayMonday, August 3
- 19OctNational Day of PrayerMonday, October 19
- 26OctIndependence DayMonday, October 26
- 25DecChristmas DayFriday, December 25
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy.
More practical info: Zambia
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- When to goThe best time to visit every country and major city: temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine based on ten years of data.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for Zambia?