Holidays and Observances in Zimbabwe for 2026
What are the main holidays in Zimbabwe? As with most countries, national holidays in Zimbabwe generally mark religious, quasi-religious or patriotic occasions. Below is a listing of all public holidays in Zimbabwe. Add these holidays to a calendar using our calendar maker. Click on any holiday below for more details and dates for the next 10 years.
2026 ZIMBABWE HOLIDAYS
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Holiday Type |
|---|
| JANUARY |
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year | National |
| FEBRUARY |
| Feb 21 | Saturday | Robert Mugabe National Youth Day | National |
| APRIL |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | National |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Holy Saturday | National |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | National |
| Apr 18 | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| MAY |
| May 1 | Friday | Workers Day | National |
| May 25 | Monday | Africa Day | National |
| AUGUST |
| Aug 10 | Monday | Heroes Day | National |
| Aug 11 | Tuesday | Defence Forces Day | National |
| DECEMBER |
| Dec 22 | Tuesday | Unity Day | National |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | National |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | National |
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