Zimbabwe Public Holidays List 2026
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Zimbabwe year 2026
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Thursday | New Year | National holiday |
| 2 | 21 Feb, Saturday | Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day | National holiday |
| 3 | 20 Mar, Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| 4 | 03 Apr, Friday | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 5 | 04 Apr, Saturday | Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| 6 | 05 Apr, Sunday | Easter Sunday | Common local holiday |
| 7 | 06 Apr, Monday | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 8 | 18 Apr, Saturday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 9 | 01 May, Friday | Workers' Day | National holiday |
| 10 | 10 May, Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| 11 | 25 May, Monday | Africa Day | National holiday |
| 12 | 21 Jun, Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| 13 | 21 Jun, Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| 14 | 10 Aug, Monday | Heroes' Day | National holiday |
| 15 | 11 Aug, Tuesday | Defence Forces Day | National holiday |
| 16 | 23 Sep, Wednesday | September Equinox | Season |
| 17 | 21 Dec, Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| 18 | 22 Dec, Tuesday | Unity Day | National holiday |
| 19 | 25 Dec, Friday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 20 | 26 Dec, Saturday | 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 (03 Apr) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday (04 Apr) : Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday (05 Apr) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday (06 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 (10 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 (21 Jun) : Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Zimbabwe (Harare)
Heroes' Day (10 Aug) : Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe
Defence Forces Day (11 Aug) : Defence Forces Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe
September Equinox (23 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
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