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Africa Day

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🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Varies
  • Restaurants Varies
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

3-Day Block
SAT 23 Weekend
SUN 24 Weekend
MON 25 Holiday

3-day weekend (May 23 – May 25)

📣 Traveler notes

Zimbabwe is a popular Southern African destination known for its rich biodiversity and historical sites, including the ruins of Great Zimbabwe. The country features Victoria Falls, a major attraction formed by the Zambezi River, which also forms a border with Zambia. Local people are generally considered welcoming and hospitable.

  • January 1: New Year's Day
  • February 21: National Youth Day (or Robert Mugabe Youth Day)
  • April 18: Independence Day
  • May 1: Workers Day
  • May 25: Africa Day

About this holiday

Zimbabwe is a landlocked Southern African country, with its capital and largest city being Harare. Major attractions include Great Zimbabwe, an ancient stone city, and Victoria Falls, which is formed by the Zambezi River.