Calendars
Public holidays in Zimbabwe 2026
13 public holidays; 9 fall on a working day. The weekend in Zimbabwe is Saturday and Sunday.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Saturday | Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Dayweekend |
| Friday | Good Friday |
| Saturday | Easter Saturdayweekend |
| Monday | Easter Monday |
| Saturday | Independence Dayweekend |
| Friday | Workers' Day |
| Monday | Africa Day |
| Monday | Zimbabwe Heroes' Day |
| Tuesday | Defense Forces Day |
| Tuesday | Unity Day |
| Friday | Christmas Day |
| Saturday | Boxing Dayweekend |
Notes
Only nationwide public holidays are listed. Regions, employers and schools may add others. See also the 2026 calendar and time in Zimbabwe. Source: holidays 0.108 (github.com/vacanza/holidays), MIT.