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Public holiday · Zimbabwe

Defence Forces Day (Zimbabwe) is coming up.

Tuesday, 10 August 2027

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About Defence Forces Day (Zimbabwe)

Defence Forces Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe.

In 2027 it falls on a Tuesday; in 2028 it’s on Tuesday 8 August, and in 2029 on Tuesday 14 August. Also in August 2027: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (9 Aug), World Lion Day (10 Aug) and World Steelpan Day (11 Aug). From this page you can add it to your calendar, get an email before it, share the countdown, or show it full screen.

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It’s the second Tuesday of August.
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Dates

YearDate
2027Tuesday, 10 August
2028Tuesday, 8 August
2029Tuesday, 14 August
2030Tuesday, 13 August
2031Tuesday, 12 August
2032Tuesday, 10 August
2033Tuesday, 9 August
2034Tuesday, 8 August
2035Tuesday, 14 August
2036Tuesday, 12 August

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