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Independence Day
Saturday, 18 Apr 2026 · Zimbabwe · Nationwide · Public holiday
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Bridge day check
Falls on the weekend, so it costs most people no leave — and in many countries no day is given back.
What the day is for
The national day: parades, flags, official ceremonies and, in most places, fireworks after dark.
Do shops and banks close?
Government offices and banks closed; retail varies by country.
Getting around
Route closures around parades and heavy crowding around evening displays.
When it falls each year
Floating holidays shift; fixed ones move only in which weekday they land on.
2025Friday · 18 Apr 20253-day break
2026Saturday · 18 Apr 20262-day break
2027Sunday · 18 Apr 20272-day break
2028Tuesday · 18 Apr 2028Bridge to 4 days
2029Wednesday · 18 Apr 20291-day break
See the full Zimbabwe holiday calendar or count the working days.