Zimbabwe Declares President’s Birthday an Annual Public Holiday

Zimbabwe declares President’s birthday an annual public holiday

The state, however, did not provide a reason why it chose 15 September for the celebration.

Government of Zimbabwe declares fresh public holiday in 2026, mentions date

Zimbabwe had officially declared September 15 as Munhumutapa Day starting in 2026, honoring Mutapa Empire heritage while coinciding with Mnangagwa’s birthday.

President Mnangagwa Declares September 15 a Public Holiday as 'Munhumutapa Day'

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially declared September 15, his birthday, a national public holiday, to be known as ‘Munhumutapa Day’. This announcement has sparked considerable debate across the nation, with critics questioning the timing and implications of such a declaration. The move is widely seen as a significant administrative shift and a new trending […]