🇿🇲 Long Weekends in Zambia 2026
17
Opportunities
15
Public Holidays
10
Max Days Off
4:1
Best Efficiency
41
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2026, Zambia has 5 free long weekends and 12 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around New Year's Day for 4 consecutive days off (efficiency: 4:1).
Bridge Day Opportunities
New Year's Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Good Friday
4 days off — no PTO needed
Heroes' Day
4 days off — no PTO needed
Kenneth Kaunda Day
Take 3 PTO → Get 9 days off
Heroes' Day
Take 3 PTO → Get 9 days off
Kenneth Kaunda Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 6 days off
Africa Freedom Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Farmers' Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Christmas Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Good Friday
Take 4 PTO → Get 10 days off
New Year's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
International Women's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Africa Freedom Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Farmers' Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Christmas Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
International Women's Day
Take 3 PTO → Get 6 days off
National Prayer Day
Take 5 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 5 natural long weekends — 17 days off with no PTO needed!
17 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around New Year's Day (Jan 01–04) and get 4 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 4 days off
Best Short Break
Take 3 days off around Kenneth Kaunda Day (Apr 25–May 03) and enjoy 9 consecutive days off.
Take 3 PTO days → Get 9 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around Good Friday (Apr 03–12) for a 10-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 10 days off