About British Embassy Harare
3 Norfolk Road, Mount Pleasant,
Harare
Zimbabwe
Public access to embassies, high commissions and consulates is by appointment only
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To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/zimbabwe/british-embassy-harare
Opening hours
Local Time: GMT + 2 Hours
Monday to Thursday: 8am to 4:30pm
Friday: 8am to 1pm
Consular section
Access to the consular section is by appointment only. If you wish to make an appointment, contact us online first.
Public holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 1 January | New Year’s Day |
| Friday, 20 February | In lieu of National Youth Day |
| Friday, 3 April | Good Friday |
| Monday, 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Friday, 1 May | Worker’s Day |
| Monday, 25 May | Africa Day (Zim) / Spring Bank Holiday (UK) |
| TBC June | Privilege Day- Kings Birthday (UK) |
| Monday, 10 August | Heroes Day |
| Tuesday, 11 August | Defence Forces Day |
| Monday, 21 December | Privilege Day |
| Tuesday, 22 December | National Unity Day |
| Wednesday, 23 December | Privilege Day |
| Thursday, 24 December | In lieu of Boxing Day |
| Friday, 25 December | Christmas Day |