National Holidays in Zimbabwe (2024) 🇿🇼

Q: When is the next public holiday in Zimbabwe?

The next public holiday in Zimbabwe is Zimbabwe Heroes' Day on Monday, August 10, 2026 — in 17 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Zimbabwe have in 2024?

Zimbabwe has 13 public holidays in 2024.

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

The most recent public holiday in Zimbabwe was Africa Day on Monday, May 25, 2026 — 60 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 2025?

Zimbabwe will have 16 public holidays in 2025.

Zimbabwe observes 13 public holidays this year, with 16 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Zimbabwe Heroes' Day. The most recent was Africa Day.

2024 National Holidays in Zimbabwe

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
21 Feb	Wednesday	Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day
29 Mar	Friday	Good Friday
30 Mar	Saturday	Easter Saturday
1 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
18 Apr	Thursday	Independence Day
1 May	Wednesday	Workers' Day
25 May	Saturday	Africa Day
12 Aug	Monday	Zimbabwe Heroes' Day
13 Aug	Tuesday	Defense Forces Day
22 Dec	Sunday	Unity Day
23 Dec	Monday	Unity Day (observed)
25 Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Thursday	Boxing Day