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Public Holidays in Zimbabwe 2026

Official public and bank holidays

19 Total

11 Past

8 Upcoming

2026 2027 2028

Date	Holiday	When
JAN 1 Thursday	New Year's Day Public	160 days ago
FEB 21 Saturday	Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day Public	109 days ago
FEB 21 Saturday	Robert Mugabe National Youth Day Public	109 days ago
APR 3 Friday	Good Friday Public	68 days ago
APR 4 Saturday	Easter Saturday Public	67 days ago
APR 4 Saturday	Holy Saturday Public	67 days ago
APR 6 Monday	Easter Monday Public	65 days ago
APR 18 Saturday	Independence Day Public	53 days ago
MAY 1 Friday	Worker's Day Public	40 days ago
MAY 1 Friday	Workers' Day Public	40 days ago
MAY 25 Monday	Africa Day Public	16 days ago
Upcoming
AUG 10 Monday	Heroes' Day Public	in 61 days
AUG 10 Monday	Zimbabwe Heroes' Day Public	in 61 days
AUG 11 Tuesday	Defence Forces Day Public	in 62 days
AUG 11 Tuesday	Defense Forces Day Public	in 62 days
DEC 22 Tuesday	Unity Day Public	in 195 days
DEC 25 Friday	Christmas Day Public	in 198 days
DEC 26 Saturday	Boxing Day Public	in 199 days
DEC 26 Saturday	St. Stephen's Day Public	in 199 days

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Zimbabwe have in 2026?

Zimbabwe has 19 official public holidays in 2026.

What is the next public holiday in Zimbabwe?

The next public holiday in Zimbabwe is Heroes' Day on August 10, 2026 (Monday).

Do public holidays in Zimbabwe fall on weekends?

Some holidays may fall on weekends. Check the day column in the table above to see which day each holiday falls on in 2026.