Zimbabwe public holidays 2025
- Public holidays
- 11
- On a weekend
- 1
- Long weekends
- 4
Zimbabwe public holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| April 18 | Friday | Independence Day |
| April 18 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 21 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day |
| May 25 | Sunday | Africa Day |
| August 11 | Monday | Heroes' Day |
| August 12 | Tuesday | Defence Forces Day |
| December 22 | Monday | Unity Day |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Friday | Boxing Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2025
- April 18 – April 214 days off
- May 1 – May 44 days off · if you take Friday May 2 off
- August 9 – August 124 days off
- December 20 – December 223 days off
- December 25 – December 284 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 11 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| June 15 | Sunday | Father's Day |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Zimbabwe have in 2025?
Zimbabwe has 11 public holidays in 2025; 1 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2025?
In 2025, Zimbabwe has 4 long weekends of three days or more, and 1 more if you take one bridge day off.