The calendar below maps out Zambia's 2026 holidays month by month, combining national public holidays with regional school breaks. There are 12 nationwide public holidays marked in 2026, of which 10 fall on a working day. School holidays follow one national calendar that applies in all 10 regions, totalling roughly 92 days over the year. The holiday year opens with New Year's Day on 1 January and runs through to Christmas Day on 25 December. Each coloured day in the calendar links to its public holiday or school break.