Map › Holidays A–Z › Heroes' Day
When is Heroes' Day 2026?
Heroes' Day falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Friday, January 2, 2026 and the last is Wednesday, August 26, 2026, across 6 countries.
Heroes' Day is a national/legal holiday in Haiti
See January 2 on the world mapHeroes' Day 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇭🇹 Haiti | January 2Friday |
| 🇨🇻 Cape VerdeDia da Heróis Nacional | January 20Tuesday |
| 🇵🇾 ParaguayHeroes' dayDia de los héroes | March 1Sunday |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | July 6Monday |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | August 10Monday |
| 🇳🇦 Namibia | August 26Wednesday |
Questions about Heroes' Day
- When is Heroes' Day in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on January 2, January 20, March 1, July 6, August 10 and August 26. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate Heroes' Day?
- Heroes' Day is marked in 6 countries: Cape Verde, Haiti, Namibia, Paraguay, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
- Is Heroes' Day a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Cape Verde, Haiti, Namibia, Paraguay, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- New Year's Day January 1
- Christmas Day January 5
- Independence Day January 1
- Father's Day January 4
- Christmas Eve January 5
- New Year January 1
- Constitution Day January 7
- Epiphany January 5
- Victory Day January 2
- Republic Day January 1
- Children's Day January 6
- Liberation Day January 1