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Is today a public holiday in Zimbabwe?

Today is a normal Saturday in Zimbabwe. The next public holiday is Unity Day on Tuesday 22 December 2026, in 66 days.

Saturday 17 October 2026, Africa/Maputo time

Zimbabwe, this month public holiday

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Is tomorrow a public holiday in Zimbabwe?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Zimbabwe.

Next public holiday in Zimbabwe

Unity Day on Tuesday 22 December 2026, in 66 days. The last one was Defence Forces Day on 11 August 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in Zimbabwe

Holiday	Date	When
Unity Day	Tuesday 22 December 2026	in 66 days
Christmas Day	Friday 25 December 2026	in 69 days
Boxing Day	Saturday 26 December 2026	in 70 days
New Year's Day	Friday 1 January 2027	in 76 days
Good Friday	Friday 26 March 2027	in 160 days
Easter Monday	Monday 29 March 2027	in 163 days

Public holidays in Zimbabwe in 2026

Zimbabwe has 11 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a weekend. 3 are still ahead.

Date	Day	Holiday
1 January 2026	Thursday	New Year's Day
3 April 2026	Friday	Good Friday
6 April 2026	Monday	Easter Monday
18 April 2026	Saturdayweekend	Independence Day
1 May 2026	Friday	Labour Day
25 May 2026	Monday	Africa Day
10 August 2026	Monday	Heroes' Day
11 August 2026	Tuesday	Defence Forces Day
22 December 2026	Tuesday	Unity Day
25 December 2026	Friday	Christmas Day
26 December 2026	Saturdayweekend	Boxing Day

Long weekends in Zimbabwe in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

Christmas Day: Fri 25 December

Public holidays in Zimbabwe in 2027

Zimbabwe has 11 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in Zimbabwe

Is today a public holiday in Zimbabwe?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Zimbabwe, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in Zimbabwe?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Zimbabwe.

What is the next public holiday in Zimbabwe?

The next public holiday in Zimbabwe is Unity Day on Tuesday 22 December 2026, in 66 days.

How many public holidays does Zimbabwe have in 2026?

Zimbabwe has 11 public holidays in 2026. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 3 are still to come this year.

Does Zimbabwe move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Our data lists no substitute days for Zimbabwe in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.