Public holidays in Zambia
16 public holidays in Zambia between now and Sunday 10 October 2027, with the regional ones and every clock change.
The next public holiday in Zambia is National Prayer Day on Sunday 18 October 2026
4 public holidays are left in Zambia in 2026. Zambia doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Upcoming public holidays in Zambia
| Date | Holiday | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 18 October 2026 | National Prayer Day | Nationwide |
| Monday 19 October 2026 | National Prayer Day (observed) | Nationwide |
| Saturday 24 October 2026 | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| Monday 8 March 2027 | International Women's Day | Nationwide |
| Friday 12 March 2027 | Youth Day | Nationwide |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| Saturday 27 March 2027 | Holy Saturday | Nationwide |
| Monday 29 March 2027 | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| Wednesday 28 April 2027 | Kenneth Kaunda Day | Nationwide |
| Saturday 1 May 2027 | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| Tuesday 25 May 2027 | Africa Freedom Day | Nationwide |
| Monday 5 July 2027 | Heroes' Day | Nationwide |
| Tuesday 6 July 2027 | Unity Day | Nationwide |
| Monday 2 August 2027 | Farmers' Day | Nationwide |
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Upcoming public holidays and clock changes
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National Prayer Day
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National Prayer Day (observed)
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Independence Day
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Current time in Zambia
Clock changes in Zambia
Questions
When is the next public holiday in Zambia?
The next public holiday in Zambia is National Prayer Day on Sunday 18 October 2026.
How many public holidays are left in 2026 in Zambia?
4 public holidays are left in Zambia in 2026.
When do the clocks change in Zambia?
Zambia doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Updated Saturday 10 October 2026