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Public in Zimbabwe
Heroes' Day in Zimbabwe
Commemoration of the liberation struggle
Quick Facts
Pre-Independence
Established before national independence
🏛️ Historical
Holiday Type
Classification in Zimbabwe
Public
About Heroes' Day
Commemoration of the liberation struggle
Pays tribute to those who risked their lives during the liberation struggle.
Honors those who fought for Namibia's independence, particularly marking the start of the armed liberation struggle in 1966
Practical Information in Zimbabwe
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedHistorical Significance in Zimbabwe
Celebrates the efforts of those who fought against colonial rule.
Calendar Details
Calendar Systems
gregorian
On this day in African history
- 1829 The coronation of Queen Ranavolana I of Madagascar takes place after the death of her husband, King Radama I.
- 1964 South Africa is banned from the Olympic Games due to the country's racist policies.
- 1986 Yoweri Kaguta Museveni becomes president of Uganda after ousting Milton Obote in a military coup.
- 2013 Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta is elected President of Mali. · Mali
Historical Timeline
2026
Last observed in Zimbabwe
🇿🇼Final celebration recorded in Zimbabwe
⏰ Last ObservedCurrent Status in Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwe
Last observed: 2026
Public Holiday
Date: August 12, 2024