ZimbabwevsZambia
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
7
Days you're both off
6
Only Zimbabwe
9
Only Zambia
What the numbers say
In 2026, Zimbabwe has 13 nationwide public holidays and Zambia has 16, so Zambia gets 3 more days off. They line up on 7 dates, including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Zimbabwe has 9 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 14 for Zambia (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Zimbabwe offers 6 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Zambia offers 10 and 4. Zambia has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Zimbabwe and April in Zambia.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Zimbabwe
Zambia is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Zambia
Zimbabwe is working these days.