Public holidays in Zimbabwe 2026 and 2027
Zimbabwe has 16 public holidays in 2027. Every national holiday for 2026 and 2027 is listed below with its date and day of the week.
Public holidays in Zimbabwe 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Sat, Feb 21, 2026 | Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day |
| Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Sat, Apr 4, 2026 | Easter Saturday |
| Mon, Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Sat, Apr 18, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | Workers' Day |
| Mon, May 25, 2026 | Africa Day |
| Mon, Aug 10, 2026 | Zimbabwe Heroes' Day |
| Tue, Aug 11, 2026 | Defense Forces Day |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Unity Day |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Boxing Day |
Public holidays in Zimbabwe 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Sun, Feb 21, 2027 | Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 | Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day (observed) |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Sat, Mar 27, 2027 | Easter Saturday |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Sun, Apr 18, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | Independence Day (observed) |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | Workers' Day |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 | Africa Day |
| Mon, Aug 9, 2027 | Zimbabwe Heroes' Day |
| Tue, Aug 10, 2027 | Defense Forces Day |
| Wed, Dec 22, 2027 | Unity Day |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sun, Dec 26, 2027 | Boxing Day |
| Mon, Dec 27, 2027 | Boxing Day (observed) |
Holiday data from the open-source holidays project.
Seasons in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe lies in the tropics, so it doesn't have the four seasons of spring, summer, fall and winter. Temperatures stay warm all year and the calendar is shaped by wet and dry seasons instead, when monsoon or trade-wind rains come and go. Day length barely changes, so sunrise and sunset stay at about the same time year-round.
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does Zimbabwe have in 2027?
16 days in 2027 are public holidays in Zimbabwe, counting days that are moved or observed on another date.
What is the next public holiday in Zimbabwe?
The next one is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The full lists for 2026 and 2027 are below.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in Zimbabwe?
These are the national public holidays. Some states, provinces or regions add their own days, and banks or schools may follow a slightly different list.
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