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List of Holidays In Zambia 2026 
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Jan 1 | New Year | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Mar 8 | International Women's Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Mar 9 | Day off for International Women's Day | Public Holiday |
| Thu | Mar 12 | Youth Day | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Apr 3 | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Apr 4 | Holy Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Apr 6 | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| Tue | Apr 28 | Kenneth Kaunda Day | Public Holiday |
| Fri | May 1 | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| Sun | May 10 | Mother's Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon | May 25 | Africa Freedom Day | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Jun 21 | Father's Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Jul 6 | Heroes' Day | Public Holiday |
| Tue | Jul 7 | Unity Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Aug 3 | Farmers' Day | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Oct 18 | Prayer Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Oct 19 | Day off for Prayer Day | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Oct 24 | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
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