80 days until Independence Day.
Monday, October 26, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, October 26, 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 44
- Day of year
- 299
- Local time zone
- Africa/Lusaka
- Currency
- ZMW
Long-weekend planner
Independence 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, Independence Day is on October 26, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Independence Day falls on a Monday.
Yes. Independence Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Zambia.
There are 80 days until Independence Day on October 26, 2026.
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
- African Freedom Day (Africa Freedom Day)May 25
- Heroes' DayJul 6
- Unity DayJul 7
- Farmers' DayAug 3
- National Day of PrayerOct 19
- Christmas DayDec 25
About these dates
The Independence Day date for Zambia 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.