How many public holidays does Zimbabwe have in 2026?

Zimbabwe has 13 official public holidays in 2026, listed above with their exact dates.

When is the first public holiday in Zimbabwe in 2026?

The first 2026 public holiday in Zimbabwe is New Year's Day, on 1 January.

Where can I plan Zimbabwe long weekends for 2026?

Use the caldays long-weekend planner for Zimbabwe to find every bridge day and turn a few days of leave into a longer break.

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Public holiday · Long weekend · World clock — Zimbabwe 2026.

Next public holidayHeroes Day10 Aug · in 26 days

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Heroes Day + Defence

8 Aug – 11 Aug

4days

M10

T11

Take 1 day off → get 4 days off

Unity Day

19 Dec – 22 Dec

4days

S19

S20

M21

T22

Take 1 day off → get 4 days off

Christmas Day

25 Dec – 27 Dec

3days

F25

S26

S27

Automatic — no leave needed · 3 days off

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