By State House Media
President Hakainde Hichilema at State House today chaired the last Cabinet meeting of the UPND’s first five-year in government.
The fifth session of the 13th National Assembly adjourned sine die on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
With regard to the dissolution of Parliament, Article 81 (3) of the Constitution of Zambia provides as follows:
81(3) Parliament shall stand dissolved 90 days before the holding of the next general elections.
Additionally, Article 56 (1) of the Constitution prescribes the date for the holding of a general election as follows:
56 (1) A general election shall be held every five years after the last general election, on the second Thursday of August.”
In an election year, Parliament stands dissolved automatically 90 days before the second Thursday of August.
The second Thursday of August for the forthcoming general election falls on Thursday, 13th August, 2026 and accordingly, 90 days before that date is Friday, 15th May, 2026.
In view of the foregoing, Parliament shall stand dissolved by operation of law on Friday, 15th May, 2026.
May 14, 2026