Zimbabwe
Capital: Harare
About
Zimbabwe, officially the Republic of Zimbabwe, is a landlocked country in Southeast Africa, between the Zambezi and Limpopo River, bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia to the north, and Mozambique to the east. The capital and largest city is Harare, and the second largest is Bulawayo.
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in Zimbabwe. On these dates, expect banks, post offices, and government services to close. Many shops and museums close or run shortened hours; transit typically still runs.
Heroes' Day
August 10, 2026
Monday
Defence Forces Day
August 11, 2026
Tuesday
Unity Day
December 22, 2026
Tuesday
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Friday
Boxing Day · St. Stephen's Day
December 26, 2026
Saturday
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Friday
Cities (3)
References4
These references support the changing or licensed material on this page. Personal notes and ordinary geographic facts are not footnoted individually. Entry rules can change, so verify them before booking.
- Travel practicalities. Entry, driving, electricity, water, and official application context. Related: Driving side, World Standards, CDC Yellow Book, WHO drinking-water guidance.
- Country background. Wikipedia summary may be clipped or paraphrased. Numeric baselines are cross-checked with Wikidata. Related: Wikidata, .
