Independence Day has already passed this year.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Saturday, April 18, 2026
- Day of the week
- Saturday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 16
- Day of year
- 108
- Local time zone
- Africa/Harare
- Currency
- ZWL
Long-weekend planner
Independence Day falls on the weekend in 2026, so it does not add an extra day off.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Zimbabwe, Independence Day is on April 18, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Independence Day falls on a Saturday.
Yes. Independence Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Zimbabwe.
Independence Day was on April 18, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Independence Day in Zimbabwe is on April 18, 2027.
Other public holidays in Zimbabwe 2026
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The Independence Day date for Zimbabwe 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.