Today, 24 January 2026, is not a public holiday in Zambia.
There are a total of 15 holidays in Zambia in 2026. The table below lists all holidays and when they’re observed.
| Holiday | Day |
|---|---|
| International Women's Day | 8 March 2026 |
| International Women's Day | 9 March 2026 |
| Youth Day | 12 March 2026 |
| Good Friday | 3 April 2026 |
| Holy Saturday | 4 April 2026 |
| Easter Monday | 6 April 2026 |
| Labour Day | 1 May 2026 |
| Africa Freedom Day | 25 May 2026 |
| Heroes' Day | 6 July 2026 |
| Unity Day | 7 July 2026 |
| Farmers' Day | 3 August 2026 |
| Prayer Day | 18 October 2026 |
| Independence Day | 24 October 2026 |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2026 |
Holiday
International Women's Day
Day
8 March 2026
Holiday
International Women's Day
Day
9 March 2026
Holiday
Youth Day
Day
12 March 2026
Holiday
Good Friday
Day
3 April 2026
Holiday
Holy Saturday
Day
4 April 2026
Holiday
Easter Monday
Day
6 April 2026
Holiday
Labour Day
Day
1 May 2026
Holiday
Africa Freedom Day
Day
25 May 2026
Holiday
Heroes' Day
Day
6 July 2026
Holiday
Unity Day
Day
7 July 2026
Holiday
Farmers' Day
Day
3 August 2026
Holiday
Prayer Day
Day
18 October 2026
Holiday
Independence Day
Day
24 October 2026
Holiday
Christmas Day
Day
25 December 2026
| Holiday | Day |
|---|---|
| New Year | 1 January 2026 |
Holiday
New Year
Day
1 January 2026
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