Long Weekends in 2026 · Zambia
Make the most of your leaves with these extended breaks
Next long weekend
December Solstice
Sat 19 Dec – Mon 21 Dec 2026
3days off
Christmas Day + Declaration of Zambia as a Christian Nation
Fri 25 Dec – Tue 29 Dec 2026
5days off
Take 1 leave around Christmas Day, Declaration of Zambia as a Christian Nation to enjoy a 5-day break (25 Dec – 29 Dec).
All long weekends in 2026
Month-wise list showing dates, total days off and the holidays that make them possible.
| Month | Dates | Days | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 20 Mar (Fri) – 22 Mar (Sun) | 3 | March Equinox |
| May | 1 May (Fri) – 3 May (Sun) | 3 | Labour Day |
| May | 23 May (Sat) – 25 May (Mon) | 3 | Africa Freedom Day |
| August | 1 Aug (Sat) – 3 Aug (Mon) | 3 | Farmers' Day |
| December | 19 Dec (Sat) – 21 Dec (Mon) | 3 | December Solstice |
March Equinox3 days
20 Mar (Fri) – 22 Mar (Sun)
March
Labour Day3 days
1 May (Fri) – 3 May (Sun)
May
Africa Freedom Day3 days
23 May (Sat) – 25 May (Mon)
May
Farmers' Day3 days
1 Aug (Sat) – 3 Aug (Mon)
August
December Solstice3 days
19 Dec (Sat) – 21 Dec (Mon)
December
