Public Holidays: What is the approach to Public Holidays in Zimbabwe
Employees in Zimbabwe are entitled to 14 statutory public holidays annually.
- New Year's Day - January 1
- National Youth Day - February 21
- Good Friday - March 29
- Easter Saturday - March 30
- Easter Sunday - March 31
- Easter Monday - April 1
- Independence Day - April 18
- Workers' Day - May 1
- Africa Day - May 25
- Heroes' Day - August 12
- Defense Forces Day - August 13
- National Unity Day - December 22
- Christmas Day - December 25
- Boxing Day - December 26
No, there are no additional regional public holidays in Zimbabwe.
Public holidays are statutory, meaning employers are required to grant them to employees.
Yes, part-time employees are entitled to the same public holidays as full-time employees.
No, public holidays are not accrued while an employee is on maternity, paternity, or adoption leave.
No, public holidays are not accrued during sick leave.
No, Zimbabwean law does not mandate additional time off for religious observance beyond the official public holidays.
If a public holiday falls on a weekend, it is observed on the next working day.
Under Section 14C of the Labour Act, employees are entitled to at least 24 hours of continuous rest per week. If an employee agrees to work on a public holiday, they are entitled to at least double their ordinary daily remuneration rate.
Yes, employees have the right to refuse to work on a public holiday unless otherwise stated in their employment agreement.
