African Freedom Day has already passed this year.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, May 25, 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 22
- Day of year
- 145
- Local time zone
- Africa/Lusaka
- Currency
- ZMW
Long-weekend planner
African Freedom Day falls on a Monday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Zambia, African Freedom Day is on May 25, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, African Freedom Day falls on a Monday.
Yes. African Freedom Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Zambia.
African Freedom Day was on May 25, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next African Freedom Day in Zambia is on May 25, 2027.
Other public holidays in Zambia 2026
- New Year's DayJan 1
- International Women's DayMar 9
- Youth DayMar 12
- Good FridayApr 3
- Holy Saturday (Easter Saturday)Apr 4
- Easter SundayApr 5
- Easter MondayApr 6
- Kenneth Kaunda's BirthdayApr 28
- Labour DayMay 1
- Heroes' DayJul 6
- Unity DayJul 7
- Farmers' DayAug 3
- National Day of PrayerOct 19
- Independence DayOct 26
- Christmas DayDec 25
About these dates
The African Freedom Day date for Zambia 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.