World Red Cross Day 2026 in Zambia is observed on Friday, 8 May 2026.
World Red Cross Day is a public holiday in Zambia. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.
World Red Cross Day is officially observed as a public holiday in Zambia. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows World Red Cross Day's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.
World Red Cross Day observance varies by community and region within Zambia. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.
World Red Cross Day 2026 in Zambia is observed on Friday, 8 May 2026.
No. World Red Cross Day is marked in Zambia as a widely observed day, but it is not an official public holiday — workplaces and schools stay open.
The countdown above shows the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. The year-by-year list below has World Red Cross Day's date in the surrounding years.