National Holidays in Zimbabwe (2026) 🇿🇼

Q: When is the next public holiday in Zimbabwe?

The next public holiday in Zimbabwe is Unity Day on Tuesday, December 22, 2026 — in 125 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Zimbabwe have in 2026?

Zimbabwe has 13 public holidays in 2026.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Zimbabwe?

The most recent public holiday in Zimbabwe was Defense Forces Day on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 — 8 days ago.

Q: What are the upcoming public holidays in Zimbabwe?

The next 3 public holidays in Zimbabwe:Tuesday, December 22, 2026: Unity DayFriday, December 25, 2026: Christmas DaySaturday, December 26, 2026: Boxing Day

Q: How does Zimbabwe's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Zimbabwe has 13 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:South Africa: 13 public holidaysMozambique: 10 public holidaysBotswana: 15 public holidaysZambia: 17 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does Zimbabwe have in 2027?

Zimbabwe will have 16 public holidays in 2027.

Zimbabwe observes 13 public holidays this year, with 16 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Unity Day. The most recent was Defense Forces Day.

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This year, Zimbabwe observes 13 public holidays, with 16 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Unity Day on 22 Dec. The most recently passed holiday was Defense Forces Day. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for Zimbabwe.

2026 National Holidays in Zimbabwe

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
21 Feb	Saturday	Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
4 Apr	Saturday	Easter Saturday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
18 Apr	Saturday	Independence Day
1 May	Friday	Workers' Day
25 May	Monday	Africa Day
10 Aug	Monday	Zimbabwe Heroes' Day
11 Aug	Tuesday	Defense Forces Day
22 Dec	Tuesday	Unity Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day