A celebration of the beginning of the year in the Gregorian calendar, associated with rest, family gatherings, fireworks, festive meals, and exchanging good wishes.

The day honors Robert Mugabe (1924–2019), the country's first post-independence leader, and celebrates the role of youth in national development.

The day marks the country’s independence from British colonial rule on April 18, 1980.

The Friday of Holy Week, dedicated to remembering the trial, crucifixion, suffering, death of Jesus Christ, and His burial after being taken down from the cross.

Marks the day after Good Friday and the day before Easter Sunday, commemorating the full day that Jesus Christ’s body lay in the tomb following his crucifixion.

Christian holiday which commemorates the day that Jesus' body lay in the tomb and the Harrowing of Hell. It's the day after Good Friday and the day before Easter.

A holiday observed on the day after Easter Sunday, associated with rest, family time, outdoor picnics, egg rolling games, and in some regions - such as Central and Eastern Europe - playful water-splashing customs.

A holiday observed on May 1st to recognize workers and labor rights, with historical origins in late 19th-century labor demonstrations.

A celebration of African unity and independence, commemorating the founding of the Organization of African Unity in 1963. It reflects shared hopes for development, peace, and cooperation across the continent.

The day commemorates those who died in the struggle for independence from colonial rule, particularly during the Second Chimurenga (1966–1979); it honors figures such as Herbert Chitepo (1923–1975), the first black chairman of the Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU), and Josiah Tongogara (1938–1979), commander of the ZANLA guerrilla forces.

Marks the founding of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces in 1980, following independence and the integration of former guerrilla forces into a national army. It is observed annually on the second Tuesday of August and is celebrated with military parades, aerial displays, and public ceremonies.

Commemorates the signing of the Unity Accord on 22 December 1987, which united the rival political parties ZANU and ZAPU into ZANU‑PF and formally ended civil conflict known as Gukurahundi.

Christian feast day that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

A continuation of the Christmas celebration, marked by family time, rest, and traditions of giving, also known in many countries as Boxing Day, Second Day of Christmas, Saint Stephen’s Day, or the Day of Goodwill