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Independence Day (observed)

April 2027
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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 17 Weekend
SUN 18 Weekend
MON 19 Holiday

3-day weekend (April 17 – April 19)

📣 Traveler notes

Zimbabwe is a landlocked Southern African country known for its rich natural life and ancient stone cities, including Great Zimbabwe. The Zambezi River, forming the border with Zambia, creates the notable tourist attraction, Victoria Falls.

  • New Year's Day (January 1st)
  • National Youth Day (February 21st)
  • Independence Day (April 18th)
  • Workers' Day (May 1st)
  • Africa Day (May 25th)

About this holiday

This holiday (observed) commemorates Zimbabwe's independence from the United Kingdom, celebrated with official ceremonies, military parades, and cultural displays.