Zimbabwe public holidays 2026
National public holidays in Zimbabwe. Regional/subdivision holidays are not included.
2026 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| February 21, 2026 | Saturday | Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 4, 2026 | Saturday | Easter Saturday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 18, 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Workers' Day |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Africa Day |
| August 10, 2026 | Monday | Zimbabwe Heroes' Day |
| August 11, 2026 | Tuesday | Defense Forces Day |
| December 22, 2026 | Tuesday | Unity Day |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
2027 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| February 21, 2027 | Sunday | Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day |
| February 22, 2027 | Monday | Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day (observed) |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 27, 2027 | Saturday | Easter Saturday |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 18, 2027 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| April 19, 2027 | Monday | Independence Day (observed) |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Workers' Day |
| May 25, 2027 | Tuesday | Africa Day |
| August 9, 2027 | Monday | Zimbabwe Heroes' Day |
| August 10, 2027 | Tuesday | Defense Forces Day |
| December 22, 2027 | Wednesday | Unity Day |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Boxing Day |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | Boxing Day (observed) |
Weekend days: Saturday and Sunday. Coverage: 2010–2040. Source: python-holidays (MIT), national public holidays.
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FAQ
How many public holidays does Zimbabwe have in 2026?
13 weekday and weekend holiday dates are listed for 2026, in addition to weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
What days are weekends for Zimbabwe?
Weekend days are Saturday and Sunday.
When is the next Zimbabwe holiday?
Unity Day on Tuesday, December 22, 2026.
How do I check Zimbabwe business days in code?
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