All public holidays in Tanzania 2026
| Day | Date | Public holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year's Day | national | |
| Mon | Zanzibar Revolution Day | national | |
| Fri | Eid al-Fitr | national | |
| Sat | Eid al-Fitr | national | |
| Fri | Good Friday | national | |
| Sun | Easter | national | |
| Mon | Easter Monday | national | |
| Tue | Karume Day | national | |
| Sun | Union Day | national | |
| Fri | Labour Day | national | |
| Wed | Eid El Hajj | national | |
| Tue | Saba Saba Day | national | |
| Sat | Nane Nane Day | national | |
| Wed | Maulid Day | national | |
| Wed | Nyerere Day | national | |
| Wed | Tanzania Independence Day | national | |
| Fri | Christmas Day | national | |
| Sat | Boxing Day | national | |
Public holidays in Tanzania 2026
Public holidays in January 2026
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Frequently asked questions about public holidays in Tanzania
What public holidays are there in Tanzania?
The nationwide public holidays in Tanzania in 2026 are New Year's Day, Zanzibar Revolution Day, Eid al-Fitr, Good Friday, Easter, Easter Monday, Karume Day, Union Day, Labour Day, Eid El Hajj, Saba Saba Day, Nane Nane Day, Maulid Day, Nyerere Day, Tanzania Independence Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Is today a public holiday in Tanzania?
Today, 27 September 2026, is not a public holiday in Tanzania. It is an ordinary Sunday.
When is the next public holiday in Tanzania?
The next public holiday in Tanzania is on 14 October 2026: Nyerere Day, a nationwide public holiday.