Zimbabwe · 2026

Public holidays in Zimbabwe 2026

47
days until Unity Day

13 national public holidays · 9 fall on a weekday

Updated on November 5, 2026

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All 2026 public holidays

10 holidays have already passed this year
  1. 1 janThuNew Year's Day
  2. 21 febSatNational Youth Day
  3. 3 aprFriGood Friday
  4. 4 aprSatEaster Saturday
  5. 6 aprMonEaster Monday
  6. 18 aprSatIndependence Day
  7. 1 mayFriWorkers' Day
  8. 25 mayMonAfrica Day
  9. 10 augMonHeroes' Day
  10. 11 augTueDefence Forces Day
  1. 22 decTueUnity Day47 days
  2. 25 decFriChristmas Day50 days
  3. 26 decSatBoxing Day51 days

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Long weekends in 2026

How many days off in a row each holiday gives you, and how many vacation days it takes to stretch it.

Unity Day December 22 Bridge

Falls on Tuesday. Taking Wednesday December 23 y Thursday December 24 off, that is 6 days in a row.

Christmas Day / Boxing Day December 25 – December 26 3 days in a row Bridge

Falls on Friday. Taking Wednesday December 23 y Thursday December 24 off, that is 6 days in a row.

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Frequently asked questions

How many national public holidays does Zimbabwe have in 2026?
Zimbabwe has 13 national public holidays in 2026. These apply across the whole country; local holidays for a department or municipality are not included.
When is the next public holiday in Zimbabwe?
The next one is Unity Day, on December 22 (Tuesday). 47 days to go.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
4 of the 13 fall on a Saturday or Sunday: National Youth Day (February 21), Easter Saturday (April 4), Independence Day (April 18), Boxing Day (December 26).
Are public holidays paid in Zimbabwe?
National public holidays are generally paid days off, and working on one usually entitles you to extra pay. The details and the rate depend on the law of Zimbabwe and on your contract: check with your country’s labour authority.
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Does this list include regional holidays?
No. Only NATIONAL holidays are listed, the ones that apply across Zimbabwe. Patron saint festivals and department or municipal holidays are left out on purpose: mixing them in would produce a list that applies to no one in particular, because someone who lives in one town does not get another town’s patron saint day off.
This list includes only the NATIONAL public holidays of Zimbabwe, the ones that apply countrywide. It does not include patron saint festivals or department or municipal holidays: for those, check with the labour authority of Zimbabwe or your local government.

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