Labour Day has already passed this year.
Friday, May 1, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, May 1, 2026
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 18
- Day of year
- 121
- Local time zone
- Africa/Lusaka
- Currency
- ZMW
Long-weekend planner
Labour Day falls on a Friday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Zambia, Labour Day is on May 1, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Labour Day falls on a Friday.
Yes. Labour Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Zambia.
Labour Day was on May 1, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Labour Day in Zambia is on May 3, 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
- 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 Labour Day date for Zambia 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.