🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Public Holidays 2026

New Year's Day

January 1

Public holiday

First day of the calendar year

Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day

February 21

Public holiday

Celebration of youth and former president

Good Friday

March 29

Public holiday

Christian commemoration of the crucifixion

Holy Saturday

March 30

Public holiday

Christian observance before Easter

Easter Sunday

March 31

Public holiday

Christian celebration of resurrection

Easter Monday

April 6

Public holiday

Christian celebration following Easter Sunday

Workers' Day

May 1

Public holiday

International Workers' Day

Africa Day

May 25

Public holiday

Celebration of African unity

Heroes' Day

August 12

Public holiday

Commemoration of the liberation struggle

Defence Forces Day

August 13

Public holiday

Celebration of military forces

Unity Day

December 22

Public holiday

National unity celebration

Christmas Day

December 25

Public holiday

Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus

Boxing Day

December 26

Public holiday

Day after Christmas