Public holidays in Zimbabwe, 2026
11 public holidays, 9 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Zimbabwe drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Unity Day on Tuesday 22 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 18 April | Independence Day | Saturday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 25 May | Africa Day | Monday |
| 10 August | Heroes' Day | Monday |
| 11 August | Defence Forces Day | Tuesday |
| 22 December | Unity Day | Tuesday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Zimbabwe have in 2026?
11 nationwide public holidays, 9 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Zimbabwe?
Unity Day, on Tuesday 22 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.