Easter Sunday has already passed this year.
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 14
- Day of year
- 95
- Local time zone
- Africa/Lusaka
- Currency
- ZMW
Long-weekend planner
Easter Sunday falls on the weekend in 2026, so it does not add an extra day off.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Zambia, Easter Sunday is on April 5, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Easter Sunday falls on a Sunday.
Yes. Easter Sunday is a public holiday observed nationwide in Zambia.
Easter Sunday was on April 5, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Easter Sunday in Zambia is on March 28, 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 MondayApr 6
- Kenneth Kaunda's BirthdayApr 28
- Labour DayMay 1
- African Freedom Day (Africa Freedom Day)May 25
- Heroes' DayJul 6
- Unity DayJul 7
- Farmers' DayAug 3
- National Day of PrayerOct 19
- Independence DayOct 26
- Christmas DayDec 25
About these dates
The Easter Sunday date for Zambia 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.