Public holidays · Africa · 2029
Zimbabwe Holidays 2029: Public Holidays in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has 13 national public holidays in 2029. 11 of them fall on a weekday and 2 on a weekend. There are 3 long weekends and 2 more if you take a bridge day off.
Zimbabwe public holidays 2029 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day Next | New Year's Day | Public holiday | |
| Robert Mugabe National Youth Day | Robert Mugabe National Youth Day | Public holiday | |
| Good Friday | Good Friday | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Holy Saturday | Easter Saturday | Public holiday |
| Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Public holiday | |
| Independence Day | Independence Day | Public holiday | |
| Worker's Day | Worker's Day | Public holiday | |
| Africa Day | Africa Day | Public holiday | |
| Heroes' Day | Heroes' Day | Public holiday | |
| Defence Forces Day | Defence Forces Day | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Unity Day | Unity Day | Public holiday |
| Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public holiday | |
| St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Zimbabwe holiday calendar 2029
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
January 1
February 1
March 2
April 2
May 2
June
July
August 2
September
October
November
December 3
Long weekends in Zimbabwe 2029
3 long weekends come for free, and 2 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
Fri 30 Mar – Mon 2 Apr
No leave needed
Sat 28 Apr – Tue 1 May
Take off Mon 30 Apr
Fri 25 May – Sun 27 May
No leave needed
Sat 11 Aug – Tue 14 Aug
No leave needed
Sat 22 Dec – Wed 26 Dec
Take off Mon 24 Dec
Zimbabwe vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2029
Planning a trip to Zimbabwe?
On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.