Long weekends in Zimbabwe, 2027.
Zimbabwe, 2027: 5 long weekends. 3 cost no leave at all, and 3 days of leave add the other 2, for 20 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 1 January to 3 January: 3 days off, no leave needed (New Year's Day)
- 26 March to 29 March: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Monday)
- 7 August to 10 August: 4 days off, no leave needed (Heroes' Day, Defence Forces Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 22 May to 25 May: 4 days off, take Mon 24 May as leave (Africa Day)
- 18 December to 22 December: 5 days off, take Mon 20 Dec and Tue 21 Dec as leave (Unity Day)
Public holidays in Zimbabwe, 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Sunday 21 February | Robert Mugabe National Youth Day |
| Friday 26 March | Good Friday |
| Saturday 27 March | Holy Saturday (Easter Saturday) |
| Monday 29 March | Easter Monday |
| Sunday 18 April | Independence Day |
| Saturday 1 May | Worker's Day |
| Tuesday 25 May | Africa Day |
| Monday 9 August | Heroes' Day |
| Tuesday 10 August | Defence Forces Day |
| Wednesday 22 December | Unity Day |
| Saturday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Sunday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Zimbabwe in 2027?
Zimbabwe has 3 long weekends in 2027 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 2027?
Africa Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 22 May to 25 May 2027.
How many public holidays does Zimbabwe have in 2027?
Zimbabwe has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 7 of them fall on a weekday.