TIME AND DATE

Heroes' Day

Heroes' Day is a public holiday that is celebrated every year in Zimbabwe. The day is celebrated on the second Monday in August. This year that is August 12. As this is a public holiday, expect most stores, banks and services to be closed or have reduced opening hours.

Varying Dates

Heroes' Day is not a holiday with a fixed calendar date, meaning the exact date varies depending on a rule. The rule for Heroes' Day is that the day is observed on the second Monday 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.

YearHeroes' Day DateWeekday
2024August 12Monday
2025August 11Monday
2026August 10Monday
2027August 9Monday
2028August 14Monday
2029August 13Monday
2030August 12Monday
2031August 11Monday
2032August 9Monday
2033August 8Monday