Zimbabwe Public Holidays for 2015

1. New Year’s Day is on Thursday, January 01, 2015
2. Good Friday is on Friday, April 03, 2015
3. Easter Monday is on Monday, April 06, 2015
4. Zimbabwe Independence Day is on Saturday, April 18, 2015
5. Zimbabwe Workers Day is on Friday, May 01, 2015
6. Africa Day will be on Monday, May 25, 2015
7. Heroes Day is on Monday, August 10, 2015
8. Defence Forces Day is on Tuesday, August 11, 2015
9. Zimbabwe Unity Day is on Tuesday, December 22, 2015
10. Christmas Day is on Friday, December 25, 2015
11. Boxing Day is on Saturday, December 26, 2015

Zimbabwe Public Holidays for 2016

1. New Year’s Day is on Friday, January 01, 2016
2. Good Friday is on, March 25, 2016
3. Easter Monday is on, March 28, 2016
4. Zimbabwe Independence Day is on Monday, April 28, 2016
5. Zimbabwe Workers Day is on Sunday, May 01, 2016
6. Africa Day will be on Wednesday, May 25, 2016
7. Heroes Day is on Monday, August 08, 2016
8. Defence Forces Day is on Monday, August 08, 2016
9. Zimbabwe Unity Day is on Thursday, December 22, 2016
10. Christmas Day is on Sunday, December 25, 2016
11. Boxing Day is on Monday, December 26, 2016

 Note: Some 2016 National Holidays may be changed. We will have updates after official confirmation.

Zimbabweans take breaks on the Public holidays named above. People working in government and several organisations spend time with families and friends as they take time off work. The holidays are  gazetted every year in a government publication by the Home Affairs ministry in terms of the “Prohibition of Work Act”. In addition to these days, the president may also declare other days to be public holidays. This is usually the case when an important person dies and there is a national day of mourning or burial. This also applies when a public holiday falls on a weekend and the following Monday is then declared a National Holiday.

If you are visiting on these days be aware that you may find some businesses and government offices closed on Public Holidays and Bank Holidays that may also come along. Many resorts and tourist places will still  function around holidays though you may need to check in advance if you want something done.