National Holidays in Zimbabwe (2023) 🇿🇼

Q: When is the next public holiday in Zimbabwe?

The next public holiday in Zimbabwe is Unity Day on Tuesday, December 22, 2026 — in 106 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Zimbabwe have in 2023?

Zimbabwe has 13 public holidays in 2023.

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 — 27 days ago.

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 2024?

Zimbabwe will have 16 public holidays in 2024.

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.

2023 National Holidays in Zimbabwe

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Sunday	New Year's Day
2 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)
21 Feb	Tuesday	Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day
7 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
8 Apr	Saturday	Easter Saturday
10 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
18 Apr	Tuesday	Independence Day
1 May	Monday	Workers' Day
25 May	Thursday	Africa Day
14 Aug	Monday	Zimbabwe Heroes' Day
15 Aug	Tuesday	Defense Forces Day
22 Dec	Friday	Unity Day
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day