World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Zimbabwe, 2026
Holiday dates13vs 2025: +0
On weekdays9not on the weekend
On the weekend4weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days5
World rank126 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 4, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Easter Saturday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Independence Day |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Workers' Day |
| May 25, 2026 | Mon | Africa Day |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Mon | Zimbabwe Heroes' Day |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Tue | Defense Forces Day |
| Dec 22, 2026 | Tue | Unity Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Boxing Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Saturday・Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | Workers' Day |
| May 23, 2026 – May 25, 2026 | 3 days | Africa Day |
| Aug 8, 2026 – Aug 11, 2026 | 4 days | Zimbabwe Heroes' Day・Defense Forces Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 3 days | Christmas Day・Boxing Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Good Friday
- + Independence Day
- − Africa Day (observed)
- − Good Friday; Independence Day
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.