Defence Forces Day Dates. When is Defence Forces Day in Zimbabwe?
The Public Holidays and Prohibition of Business Act schedule sets Defence Forces National Day on the day after the second Monday in August. In 2028 that Monday is 14 August, so the holiday is Tuesday 15 August. The table below lists available dates for Defence Forces Day in Zimbabwe. Dates awaiting confirmation are marked provisional.
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| Year | Day of the Week | Date | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Tuesday | August 13 | Defence Forces Day |
| 2014 | Tuesday | August 12 | Defence Forces Day |
| 2015 | Tuesday | August 11 | Defence Forces Day |
| 2016 | Tuesday | August 9 | Defence Forces Day |
| 2017 | Tuesday | August 8 | Defence Forces Day |
| 2018 | Tuesday | August 14 | Defence Forces Day |
| 2019 | Tuesday | August 13 | Defence Forces Day |
| 2020 | Tuesday | August 11 | Defence Forces Day |
| 2021 | Tuesday | August 10 | Defence Forces Day |
| 2022 | Tuesday | August 9 | Defence Forces Day |
| 2023 | Tuesday | August 15 | Defence Forces Day |
| 2024 | Tuesday | August 13 | Defence Forces Day |
| 2025 | Tuesday | August 12 | Defence Forces Day |
| 2026 | Tuesday | August 11 | Defence Forces Day |
| 2027 | Tuesday | August 10 | Defence Forces Day |
| 2028 | Tuesday | August 15 | Defence Forces Day |
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