Public holidays in Tanzania
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Next holidayThe Mwalimu Nyerere Day and Climax of the Uhuru Torch Race Kumbukumbu ya Mwalimu Nyerere na Kilele cha mbio za MwengeWednesday, October 14, 2026 · 9 days
2026
17 public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day Mwaka Mpya |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Mon | Zanzibar Revolution Day Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Sat | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) Eid El-Fitri (makisio) |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Sun | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) Eid El-Fitri (makisio) |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday Ijumaa Kuu |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday Jumatatu ya Pasaka |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Tue | The Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume Day Siku ya kumbukumbu ya Rais wa Kwanza wa Serikali ya Mapinduzi Zanzibar Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Sun | Union Celebrations Muungano wa Tanzania |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | International Workers' Day Sikukuu ya Wafanyakazi Ulimwenguni |
| May 28, 2026 | Thu | Eid al-Adha (estimated) Eid El Hajj (makisio) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Tue | International Trade Fair Sabasaba |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Sat | Peasants' Day Sikukuu ya Wakulima |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Wed | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) Maulidi (makisio) |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Wed | The Mwalimu Nyerere Day and Climax of the Uhuru Torch Race Kumbukumbu ya Mwalimu Nyerere na Kilele cha mbio za Mwenge |
| Dec 9, 2026 | Wed | Independence and Republic Day Uhuru na Jamhuri |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day Kuzaliwa Kristo |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Sat | Boxing Day Siku ya Kupeana Zawadi |
2027
17 public holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day Mwaka Mpya |
| Jan 12, 2027 | Tue | Zanzibar Revolution Day Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar |
| Mar 10, 2027 | Wed | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) Eid El-Fitri (makisio) |
| Mar 11, 2027 | Thu | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) Eid El-Fitri (makisio) |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Fri | Good Friday Ijumaa Kuu |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday Jumatatu ya Pasaka |
| Apr 7, 2027 | Wed | The Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume Day Siku ya kumbukumbu ya Rais wa Kwanza wa Serikali ya Mapinduzi Zanzibar Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume |
| Apr 26, 2027 | Mon | Union Celebrations Muungano wa Tanzania |
| May 1, 2027 | Sat | International Workers' Day Sikukuu ya Wafanyakazi Ulimwenguni |
| May 17, 2027 | Mon | Eid al-Adha (estimated) Eid El Hajj (makisio) |
| Jul 7, 2027 | Wed | International Trade Fair Sabasaba |
| Aug 8, 2027 | Sun | Peasants' Day Sikukuu ya Wakulima |
| Aug 15, 2027 | Sun | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) Maulidi (makisio) |
| Oct 14, 2027 | Thu | The Mwalimu Nyerere Day and Climax of the Uhuru Torch Race Kumbukumbu ya Mwalimu Nyerere na Kilele cha mbio za Mwenge |
| Dec 9, 2027 | Thu | Independence and Republic Day Uhuru na Jamhuri |
| Dec 25, 2027 | Sat | Christmas Day Kuzaliwa Kristo |
| Dec 26, 2027 | Sun | Boxing Day Siku ya Kupeana Zawadi |
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.