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Defence Forces Day 2026
Defence Forces Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe, observed on Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026.
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- Public holiday
- Date
- Aug 11, 2026
- Day of week
- Tuesday
- Day off
- Yes
Defence Forces Day sits in a 4-day break (Aug 8 – 11). Take 3 days of leave (Aug 12–14) for 9 consecutive days off. All long weekends in Zimbabwe 2026 →
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- Mon 10🇿🇼Heroes' Day
- Tue 11🇿🇼Defence Forces Day