Public Holidays in Zimbabwe 2026
13 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Zimbabwe's public holiday calendar combines independence, liberation history and Christian holidays.
Zimbabwe Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Feb 21 | Saturday | Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Holy Saturday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Apr 18 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Workers' Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Africa Day |
| Aug 10 | Monday | Heroes' Day |
| Aug 11 | Tuesday | Defence Forces Day |
| Dec 22 | Tuesday | Unity Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
* 2027 observed dates are provisional pending the final government holiday schedule.
Independence and Liberation Holidays 2026
Independence Day is 18 April. Heroes' Day and Defence Forces Day form a consecutive two-day national break in August.
Holiday Rules in Zimbabwe
Weekend holiday substitution can create an observed weekday and should be checked against annual government notices.
Zimbabwe Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 18 April.
- Africa Day is 25 May.
- Heroes' Day and Defence Forces Day are consecutive August holidays.
- Holy Saturday is a public holiday.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Zimbabwe Independence Day?
18 April.
Is Holy Saturday a public holiday?
Yes.
When is Heroes' Day in 2026?
10 August.
Why are some 2027 observed dates provisional?
The final annual government calendar should confirm weekend substitution.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Government Gazette notice declaring the statutory public holidays for 2026.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: official government, statutory, gazette or institutional material is used first. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check where present. Later official declarations take precedence.