The National Assembly of Zambia has announced that Parliament officially stands dissolved today Friday, 15th May 2026, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of Zambia ahead of the 2026 General Elections.
According to a press statement dated 14th May, 2026 by Acting Clerk of the National Assembly, Loveness Mayaka, the Fifth Session of the Thirteenth National Assembly adjourned sine die on Tuesday, 12th May 2026.
Mrs Mayaka explained that Article 81(3) of the Constitution provides that Parliament shall stand dissolved ninety days before the holding of the next general election.
She further stated that Article 56(1) of the Constitution stipulates that a general election shall be held every five years after the last general election on the second Thursday of August.
Mrs Mayaka said the second Thursday of August for the forthcoming general election falls on 13th August 2026, making Friday, 15th May 2026 the official date for the dissolution of Parliament by operation of law.
The combined effect of these Constitutional provisions is that in an election year, Parliament stands dissolved automatically ninety days before the second Thursday of August.
“The combined effect of these Constitutional provisions is that in an election year, Parliament stands dissolved automatically ninety days before the second Thursday of August,” the statement read.
The dissolution of Parliament paves the way for preparations towards the August 2026 General Elections.
