Zimbabwe Public Holidays List 2024
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Zimbabwe year 2024
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Monday | New Year | National holiday |
| 2 | 21 Feb, Wednesday | Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day | National holiday |
| 3 | 20 Mar, Wednesday | March Equinox | Season |
| 4 | 29 Mar, Friday | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 5 | 30 Mar, Saturday | Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| 6 | 31 Mar, Sunday | Easter Sunday | Common local holiday |
| 7 | 01 Apr, Monday | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 8 | 18 Apr, Thursday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 9 | 01 May, Wednesday | Workers' Day | National holiday |
| 10 | 12 May, Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| 11 | 25 May, Saturday | Africa Day | National holiday |
| 12 | 16 Jun, Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| 13 | 20 Jun, Thursday | June Solstice | Season |
| 14 | 12 Aug, Monday | Heroes' Day | National holiday |
| 15 | 13 Aug, Tuesday | Defence Forces Day | National holiday |
| 16 | 22 Sep, Sunday | September Equinox | Season |
| 17 | 21 Dec, Saturday | December Solstice | Season |
| 18 | 22 Dec, Sunday | Unity Day | National holiday |
| 19 | 23 Dec, Monday | Unity Day observed | National holiday |
| 20 | 25 Dec, Wednesday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 21 | 26 Dec, Thursday | Boxing Day | National holiday |
New Year (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day (21 Feb) : Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Zimbabwe (Harare)
Good Friday (29 Mar) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday (30 Mar) : Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday (31 Mar) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday (01 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Independence Day (18 Apr) : Independence Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe
Workers' Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mother's Day (12 May) : Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Africa Day (25 May) : Africa Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe
Father's Day (16 Jun) : Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice (20 Jun) : June Solstice in Zimbabwe (Harare)
Heroes' Day (12 Aug) : Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe
Defence Forces Day (13 Aug) : Defence Forces Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe
September Equinox (22 Sep) : September Equinox in Zimbabwe (Harare)
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Zimbabwe (Harare)
Unity Day (22 Dec) : Unity Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe
Unity Day observed (23 Dec) : Unity Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day (26 Dec) : Boxing Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe