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Public Holiday
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Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day
Sunday, February 21, 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
📣 Traveler notes
Zimbabwe is a landlocked Southern African country, recognized for its rich history, diverse natural fauna and flora, and key sites such as Great Zimbabwe and Victoria Falls (which borders Zambia).
- January 1: New Year's Day
- February 21: National Youth Day
- April 18: Independence Day
- May 1: Workers Day
- May 25: Africa Day
- Zimbabweans are generally hospitable. Showing respect to elders and authority figures, including using honorifics, is valued. Simple greetings and learning local phrases are recommended. Visitors should avoid public political debates, making assumptions based on ethnicity, and respecting personal space.
About this holiday
This day honors Robert Gabriel Mugabe, a former Zimbabwean leader who served as Prime Minister (1980–1987) and President (1987–2017), and was affiliated with the ZANU party.