Tanzania public holidays 2024
- Public holidays
- 16
- On a weekend
- 4
- Long weekends
- 5
Tanzania public holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| January 2 | Tuesday | Zanzibar Revolution Day |
| March 29 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 1 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 7 | Sunday | Karume Day |
| April 10 – April 11 | Wednesday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| April 26 | Friday | Union Day |
| May 1 | Wednesday | Labour Day |
| June 16 | Sunday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| July 7 | Sunday | Saba Saba Day |
| August 8 | Thursday | Nane Nane Day |
| September 15 | Sunday | Maulid Day |
| October 14 | Monday | Nyerere Day |
| December 9 | Monday | Independence Day |
| December 25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2024
- December 30 – January 24 days off
- March 29 – April 14 days off
- April 10 – April 145 days off · if you take Friday April 12 off
- April 26 – April 283 days off
- August 8 – August 114 days off · if you take Friday August 9 off
- October 12 – October 143 days off
- December 7 – December 93 days off
- December 25 – December 295 days off · if you take Friday December 27 off
Other dates (not official days off)
| March 31 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Tanzania have in 2024?
Tanzania has 16 public holidays in 2024; 4 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2024?
In 2024, Tanzania has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.