World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Tanzania, 2026
Holiday dates17vs 2025: +0
On weekdays12not on the weekend
On the weekend5weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days4
World rank40 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Mon | Zanzibar Revolution Day |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Tue | The Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume Day |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Union Celebrations |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | International Workers' Day |
| May 28, 2026 | Thu | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Tue | International Trade Fair |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Peasants' Day |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Wed | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Wed | The Mwalimu Nyerere Day and Climax of the Uhuru Torch Race |
| Dec 9, 2026 | Wed | Independence and Republic Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Boxing Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2026 – Jan 12, 2026 | 3 days | Zanzibar Revolution Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 7, 2026 | 5 days | Good Friday・Easter Monday・The Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume Day |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | International Workers' Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 3 days | Christmas Day・Boxing Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Eid al-Adha (estimated)
- + Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
- + Prophet's Birthday (estimated)
- − Eid al-Adha
- − Eid al-Fitr
- − Prophet's Birthday
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
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.