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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Defence Forces Day
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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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
4-Day Block
SAT
08
Weekend
SUN
09
Weekend
MON
10
Bridge Day
TUE
11
Holiday
4-day weekend with a bridge day on August 10
📣 Traveler notes
Zimbabwe is a landlocked Southern African nation, famous for its diverse wildlife, plant life, and historical sites such as Great Zimbabwe. The Zambezi River borders Zambia and is home to the major attraction, Victoria Falls.
- January 1: New Year's Day
- February 21: National Youth Day
- April 18: Independence Day
- May 1: Workers Day
- May 25: Africa Day
- Locals are generally hospitable. Show respect to elders and those in authority by avoiding public disagreement. Initiating simple greetings in towns and villages is customary. Punctuality is valued, though excessive lateness is considered impolite. Be sensitive to cultural norms and avoid public political discussions. When greeting or exchanging items in rural areas, gently supporting the forearm with the opposite hand is a respectful gesture.
About this holiday
Commemorates the Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ), which evolved from the Rhodesian Air Force. The AFZ has participated in conflicts such as the Mozambican Civil War (1985) and the Second Congo War (1998–2001).