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Calendar May 2026 & Moon Phases
This free calendar features official public holidays, traditional festivals, major sporting events and precise monthly moon phases for your region, and supports one-click downloading and high-quality printing.
Public Holidays in Zimbabwe 2026
| Date | Week | Public Holidays | Type |
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| January 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | National |
| February 21, 2026 | Sat | Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day | National |
| April 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | National |
| April 4, 2026 | Sat | Easter Saturday | National |
| April 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | National |
| April 18, 2026 | Sat | Independence Day | National |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Workers' Day | National |
| May 25, 2026 | Mon | Africa Day | National |
| August 10, 2026 | Mon | Zimbabwe Heroes' Day | National |
| August 11, 2026 | Tue | Defense Forces Day | National |
| December 22, 2026 | Tue | Unity Day | National |
| December 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | National |
| December 26, 2026 | Sat | Boxing Day | National |
About Public Holidays in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's holidays blend national memory, Christian faith and the legacy of its liberation struggle. Independence Day on April 18 marks 1980, and Heroes' Day and the Defence Forces Day in August honour the fallen of the liberation war. Christmas, Easter and Good Friday anchor the Christian calendar, and the country's famous stone sculpture tradition and the Mbira music culture give its festivals a distinctly Zimbabwean character. The traditional rain-making ceremonies of the Shona people continue alongside the official calendar.
In May 2026 there are 2 public holidays: Workers' Day, Africa Day. In 2026, Zimbabwe observes 13 public holidays including 13 national, of which 4 fall on a weekend.
Sports Events in Zimbabwe 2026
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