Long weekends in Zimbabwe, 2026.
Zimbabwe, 2026: 6 long weekends. 4 cost no leave at all, and 3 days of leave add the other 2, for 24 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 3 April to 6 April: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Monday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Worker's Day)
- 23 May to 25 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Africa Day)
- 8 August to 11 August: 4 days off, no leave needed (Heroes' Day, Defence Forces Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 22 December to 27 December: 6 days off, take Wed 23 Dec and Thu 24 Dec as leave (Unity Day, Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day)
Public holidays in Zimbabwe, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Saturday 21 February | Robert Mugabe National Youth Day |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Saturday 4 April | Holy Saturday (Easter Saturday) |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Saturday 18 April | Independence Day |
| Friday 1 May | Worker's Day |
| Monday 25 May | Africa Day |
| Monday 10 August | Heroes' Day |
| Tuesday 11 August | Defence Forces Day |
| Tuesday 22 December | Unity Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Saturday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Zimbabwe in 2026?
Zimbabwe has 4 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 2 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Zimbabwe in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Zimbabwe have in 2026?
Zimbabwe has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 9 of them fall on a weekday.