Defence Forces Day is a public holiday that is celebrated every year in Zimbabwe. The day is celebrated on the second Tuesday in August. This year that is August 13. As this is a public holiday, expect most stores, banks and services to be closed or have reduced opening hours.
Facts and figures
We have gathered some facts, stats, and numbers for you:
Defence Forces Day is not a holiday with a fixed calendar date, meaning the exact date varies depending on a rule. The rule for Defence Forces Day is that the day is observed on the second Tuesday of August. This, in turn, means that the date for this day can vary between August 8 and August 14. See the table below to find the exact date for the next few years.
