This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Zimbabwe in 2025. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Zimbabwe.
Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
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New Year | Zimbabwe January 1 2025, Wednesday |
National |
Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day | Zimbabwe February 21 2025, Friday |
National |
March Equinox | Zimbabwe March 20 2025, Thursday |
Seasonal |
Good Friday | Zimbabwe April 18 2025, Friday |
National |
Independence Day | Zimbabwe April 18 2025, Friday |
National |
Holy Saturday | Zimbabwe April 19 2025, Saturday |
National |
Easter Sunday | Zimbabwe April 20 2025, Sunday |
Local holiday |
Easter Monday | Zimbabwe April 21 2025, Monday |
National |
Workers' Day | Zimbabwe May 1 2025, Thursday |
National |
Mother's Day | Zimbabwe May 11 2025, Sunday |
Observance |
Africa Day | Zimbabwe May 25 2025, Sunday |
National |
Africa Day | Zimbabwe May 26 2025, Monday |
National |
Father's Day | Zimbabwe June 15 2025, Sunday |
Observance |
June Solstice | Zimbabwe June 21 2025, Saturday |
Seasonal |
Heroes' Day | Zimbabwe August 11 2025, Monday |
National |
Defence Forces Day | Zimbabwe August 12 2025, Tuesday |
National |
September Equinox | Zimbabwe September 22 2025, Monday |
Seasonal |
December Solstice | Zimbabwe December 21 2025, Sunday |
Seasonal |
Unity Day | Zimbabwe December 22 2025, Monday |
National |
Christmas Day | Zimbabwe December 25 2025, Thursday |
National |
Boxing Day | Zimbabwe December 26 2025, Friday |
National |