Public holidays in Zimbabwe 2027
Zimbabwe has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday
Long weekendRobert Mugabe National Youth Day
Sunday
On the weekendGood Friday
Friday
Long weekendHoly Saturday
Saturday · Easter Saturday
On the weekendEaster Monday
Monday
Long weekendIndependence Day
Sunday
On the weekendWorker's Day
Saturday
On the weekendAfrica Day
Tuesday
Heroes' Day
Monday
Long weekendDefence Forces Day
Tuesday
Unity Day
Wednesday
Christmas Day
Saturday
On the weekendSt. Stephen's Day
Sunday · Boxing Day
On the weekend
Working days off
7
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 13
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 6
- Long weekends
- 4
Zimbabwe public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of Zimbabwe’s 13 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 7 fall on a working day and 6 on the weekend. 4 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
To count the working days between two dates, or to find a deadline a number of business days away, use the business days calculator.
About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Zimbabwe have in 2027?
+
Zimbabwe has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 7 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in Zimbabwe in 2027?
+
The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in Zimbabwe fall on a weekend in 2027?
+
Robert Mugabe National Youth Day (February 21), Holy Saturday (March 27), Independence Day (April 18), Worker's Day (May 1), Christmas Day (December 25) and St. Stephen's Day (December 26) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on Zimbabwe’s rules.
How many long weekends are there in Zimbabwe in 2027?
+
4 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday and Heroes' Day.