Public holidays in Zimbabwe, 2026
Zimbabwe has 11 public holidays in 2026. The next one is Heroes' Day on 10 August, a Monday. 2 fall on a weekend, so 9 land on a working day.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 3 April | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 April | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 18 April | Saturdayweekend | Independence Day |
| 1 May | Friday | Labour Day |
| 25 May | Monday | Africa Day |
| 10 August | Monday | Heroes' Day |
| 11 August | Tuesday | Defence Forces Day |
| 22 December | Tuesday | Unity Day |
| 25 December | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December | Saturdayweekend | Boxing Day |
Why the weekend count matters
A country's holiday total is the number people quote, but it is not the number they feel. A public holiday that lands on a Saturday is a day off you already had. In 2026, Zimbabwe's 11 holidays give 9 actual days away from work , because 2 of them fall at the weekend. Some countries move a weekend holiday to the following Monday and some do not; where that happens the dataset records the day the holiday is observed.
Public holiday data from the date-holidays project, CC-BY-3.0. National public holidays only; regional days and observances that are not days off are excluded.
FAQ
How many public holidays does Zimbabwe have in 2026?
11, of which 9 fall on a working day and 2 on a weekend.
Which public holidays in Zimbabwe fall on a weekend in 2026?
Independence Day (18 April, Saturday), Boxing Day (26 December, Saturday).
Are regional holidays included?
No. This lists national public holidays only. Regional days, bank holidays that vary by state or canton, and observances that are not days off are excluded.