Holidays and Observances in Zimbabwe for 2025

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.

2025 ZIMBABWE HOLIDAYS

DateDayHoliday NameHoliday Type
JANUARY
Jan 1WednesdayNew YearNational
FEBRUARY
Feb 21FridayRobert Mugabe National Youth DayNational
APRIL
Apr 18FridayIndependence DayNational
Apr 19SaturdayHoly SaturdayNational
Apr 21MondayEaster MondayNational
MAY
May 1ThursdayWorkers DayNational
May 25SundayAfrica DayNational
May 26MondayDay off for Africa DayNational
AUGUST
Aug 11MondayHeroes DayNational
Aug 12TuesdayDefence Forces DayNational
DECEMBER
Dec 22MondayUnity DayNational
Dec 25ThursdayChristmas DayNational
Dec 26FridayBoxing DayNational