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Holiday Calendar
Holidays in 2026 — Zimbabwe
Official public holidays and observances for Zimbabwe in 2026, presented in an easy-to-scan table.
| Date | Local Name | English Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January 1, 2026
Thursday
|
New Year's Day | New Year's Day | Public |
|
February 21, 2026
Saturday
|
Robert Mugabe National Youth Day | Robert Mugabe National Youth Day | Public |
|
April 3, 2026
Friday
|
Good Friday | Good Friday | Public |
|
April 4, 2026
Saturday
|
Easter Saturday | Holy Saturday | Public |
|
April 6, 2026
Monday
|
Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
|
April 18, 2026
Saturday
|
Independence Day | Independence Day | Public |
|
May 1, 2026
Friday
|
Worker's Day | Worker's Day | Public |
|
May 25, 2026
Monday
|
Africa Day | Africa Day | Public |
|
August 10, 2026
Monday
|
Heroes' Day | Heroes' Day | Public |
|
August 11, 2026
Tuesday
|
Defence Forces Day | Defence Forces Day | Public |
|
December 22, 2026
Tuesday
|
Unity Day | Unity Day | Public |
|
December 25, 2026
Friday
|
Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public |
|
December 26, 2026
Saturday
|
Boxing Day | St. Stephen's Day | Public |