International Women's Day has already passed this year.
Monday, March 9, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, March 9, 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 11
- Day of year
- 68
- Local time zone
- Africa/Lusaka
- Currency
- ZMW
Long-weekend planner
International Women's 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, International Women's Day is on March 9, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, International Women's Day falls on a Monday.
Yes. International Women's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Zambia.
International Women's Day was on March 9, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next International Women's Day in Zambia is on March 8, 2027.
Other public holidays in Zambia 2026
- New Year's DayJan 1
- 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
- Independence DayOct 26
- Christmas DayDec 25
About these dates
The International Women's Day date for Zambia 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.