Youth Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, March 12, 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 11
- Day of year
- 71
- Local time zone
- Africa/Lusaka
- Currency
- ZMW
Long-weekend planner
Youth Day falls on a Thursday in 2026. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Zambia, Youth Day is on March 12, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Youth Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. Youth Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Zambia.
Youth Day was on March 12, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Youth Day in Zambia is on March 12, 2027.
Other public holidays in Zambia 2026
- New Year's DayJan 1
- International Women's DayMar 9
- 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 Youth Day date for Zambia 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.