ECZ Confirms 13 August Date for Zambia’s General Elections
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has confirmed that Zambia will hold its general elections on 13 August 2026, during which eligible voters will elect the President, Members of the National Assembly and local government representatives.
According to the ECZ, polling will take place from 06:00 to 18:00 at designated polling stations across the country.
The Commission has called on all eligible voters to participate peacefully and urged political parties, candidates and supporters to conduct themselves in accordance with Zambia’s electoral laws.
The ECZ said preparations for the elections are progressing in line with the electoral timetable and reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a credible, transparent and peaceful electoral process.
The elections are expected to draw close attention from regional and international observers, including the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Union, which have traditionally deployed observer missions during major elections in the region.
The outcome of the elections will determine Zambia’s political leadership for the next five years, with campaigns largely centred on economic recovery, employment, energy, mining, healthcare and education.
The election date and polling arrangements were confirmed by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) through its official election timetable and public notices.
