Tanzania
Tanzania public holidays
The next public holiday in Tanzania is Independence and Republic Day, in 24 days. Here are all of them for the next 12 months, with the regions that observe each one.
Next public holiday
Independence and Republic DayWednesday, December 9, 2026 · in 24 days
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| December 2026 | |
| Dec 9Wednesday | Independence and Republic DayNationwide |
| Dec 25Friday | Christmas DayNationwide |
| Dec 26Saturday | Boxing DayNationwide |
| January 2027 | |
| Jan 1Friday | New Year's DayNationwide |
| Jan 12Tuesday | Zanzibar Revolution DayNationwide |
| March 2027 | |
| Mar 10Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr EstimatedNationwide |
| Mar 11Thursday | Eid al-Fitr EstimatedNationwide |
| Mar 26Friday | Good FridayNationwide |
| Mar 29Monday | Easter MondayNationwide |
| April 2027 | |
| Apr 7Wednesday | The Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume DayNationwide |
| Apr 26Monday | Union CelebrationsNationwide |
| May 2027 | |
| May 1Saturday | International Workers' DayNationwide |
| May 17Monday | Eid al-Adha EstimatedNationwide |
| July 2027 | |
| Jul 7Wednesday | International Trade FairNationwide |
| August 2027 | |
| Aug 8Sunday | Peasants' DayNationwide |
| Aug 15Sunday | Prophet's Birthday EstimatedNationwide |
| October 2027 | |
| Oct 14Thursday | The Mwalimu Nyerere Day and Climax of the Uhuru Torch RaceNationwide |
Long weekends coming up
5 breaks of three days or more in the next 12 months, from nationwide holidays and the weekend.
- 3 daysFri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27 · Christmas Day, Boxing Day
- 3 daysFri, Jan 1, 2027 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027 · New Year's Day
- 4 daysFri, Mar 26, 2027 – Mon, Mar 29, 2027 · Good Friday, Easter Monday
- 3 daysSat, Apr 24, 2027 – Mon, Apr 26, 2027 · Union Celebrations
- 3 daysSat, May 15, 2027 – Mon, May 17, 2027 · Eid al-Adha
Public holidays by year
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Frequently asked questions
What is the next public holiday in Tanzania?
Independence and Republic Day, on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 — in 24 days.
How many public holidays does Tanzania have in 2026?
17 nationwide public holidays. The 2026 page lists every one with its weekday.
Where do these dates come from?
From the open-source holidays project, which compiles each country's statutory holidays from official sources. Lunar and announced dates are marked as estimated until they're confirmed.