Zimbabwe has a total of 21 holidays in 2023. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date Details
New Year
Sunday, January 1, 2023 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year observed
Monday, January 2, 2023 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe
March Equinox
Monday, March 20, 2023 March Equinox in Zimbabwe (Harare)
Good Friday
Friday, April 7, 2023 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 8, 2023 Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 9, 2023 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Monday, April 10, 2023 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Independence Day
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Independence Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe
Workers' Day
Monday, May 1, 2023 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mother's Day
Sunday, May 14, 2023 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Africa Day
Thursday, May 25, 2023 Africa Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe
Father's Day
Sunday, June 18, 2023 Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 June Solstice in Zimbabwe (Harare)
Heroes' Day
Monday, August 14, 2023 Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe
Defence Forces Day
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Defence Forces Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe
September Equinox
Saturday, September 23, 2023 September Equinox in Zimbabwe (Harare)
Unity Day
Friday, December 22, 2023 Unity Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe
December Solstice
Friday, December 22, 2023 December Solstice in Zimbabwe (Harare)
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25, 2023 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 Boxing Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe
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