How many long weekends are there in Zimbabwe in 2026?

Zimbabwe has 16 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 12 natural long weekends and 4 bridge day opportunities.

What is a bridge day in Zimbabwe?

A bridge day is a strategic leave day taken between a public holiday and a weekend. In Zimbabwe, taking as few as 1 leave days can give you up to 5 consecutive days off.

Which Zimbabwe holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?

The best long weekend opportunities in Zimbabwe include New Year's Day (4 days off), Good Friday (3 days off), Easter Monday (3 days off).

🏖️ Zimbabwe Long Weekends — 2026 Calendar

9 events

Best Long Weekend

Take 1 days off around New Year's Day → get 4 consecutive days

Thu, Jan 1

16 long weekends

New Year's Day

Thursday, Thu, Jan 1

Public Holiday

Good Friday

Friday, Fri, Apr 3

Public Holiday

Easter Monday

Monday, Mon, Apr 6

Public Holiday

Labour Day

Friday, Fri, May 1

Public Holiday

Africa Day

Monday, Mon, May 25

Public Holiday

January

New Year's DayThu, Jan 1

April

Good FridayFri, Apr 3
Easter MondayMon, Apr 6

May

Labour DayFri, May 1
Africa DayMon, May 25

August

Heroes' DayMon, Aug 10
Defence Forces DayTue, Aug 11

December

Unity DayTue, Dec 22
Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

🇿🇼 Long Weekends in Zimbabwe 2026

Plan your getaway — 16 long weekend opportunities in Zimbabwe this year.

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Bridge Day Opportunities

Take 1, get 4 off

New Year's Day

Thu, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 4 · January

Bridge days: Friday, Jan 2

Take 1, get 4 off

Unity Day

Sat, Dec 19 – Tue, Dec 22 · December

Bridge days: Monday, Dec 21

Take 1, get 4 off

Africa Day

Sat, May 22 – Tue, May 25 · May

Bridge days: Monday, May 24

Take 2, get 5 off

National Unity Day

Wed, Dec 22 – Sun, Dec 26 · December

Bridge days: Thursday, Dec 23, Friday, Dec 24

Natural Long Weekends

3 days off — no leave needed

Good Friday

Fri, Apr 3 – Sun, Apr 5 · April

3 days off — no leave needed

Easter Monday

Sat, Apr 4 – Mon, Apr 6 · April

3 days off — no leave needed

Labour Day

Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3 · May

3 days off — no leave needed

Africa Day

Sat, May 23 – Mon, May 25 · May

3 days off — no leave needed

Heroes' Day

Sat, Aug 8 – Mon, Aug 10 · August

4 days off — no leave needed

Defence Forces Day

Sat, Aug 8 – Tue, Aug 11 · August

3 days off — no leave needed

Christmas Day

Fri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27 · December

3 days off — no leave needed

New Year's Day

Fri, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 3 · January

3 days off — no leave needed

Good Friday

Fri, Mar 26 – Sun, Mar 28 · March

3 days off — no leave needed

Easter Monday

Sat, Mar 27 – Mon, Mar 29 · March

3 days off — no leave needed

Heroes' Day

Sat, Aug 7 – Mon, Aug 9 · August

4 days off — no leave needed

Defence Forces Day

Sat, Aug 7 – Tue, Aug 10 · August

Frequently Asked Questions

How many long weekends are there in Zimbabwe in 2026?: Zimbabwe has 16 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 12 natural long weekends and 4 bridge day opportunities.
What is a bridge day in Zimbabwe?: A bridge day is a strategic leave day taken between a public holiday and a weekend. In Zimbabwe, taking as few as 1 leave days can give you up to 5 consecutive days off.
Which Zimbabwe holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?: The best long weekend opportunities in Zimbabwe include New Year's Day (4 days off), Good Friday (3 days off), Easter Monday (3 days off).