Tanzania public holidays 2026
17 public holidays in 2026. Next: Independence and Republic Day, December 9.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 12 | Monday | Zanzibar Revolution Day |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Apr 7 | Tuesday | The Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume Day |
| Apr 26 | Sunday | Union Celebrations |
| May 1 | Friday | International Workers' Day |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| Jul 7 | Tuesday | International Trade Fair |
| Aug 8 | Saturday | Peasants' Day |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| Oct 14 | Wednesday | The Mwalimu Nyerere Day and Climax of the Uhuru Torch Race |
| Dec 9 | Wednesday | Independence and Republic Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
Dates marked estimated can change once they’re announced.
Arrangements can change, so check the government’s notice for anything official.
Holiday data: vacanza/holidays 0.107 (MIT)