Tanzania public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Tanzania): Independence Day, on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 35 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 16
- On a weekend
- 3
- Long weekends
- 5
Tanzania public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 2 | Friday | Zanzibar Revolution Day |
| March 20 – March 21 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 7 | Tuesday | Karume Day |
| April 26 | Sunday | Union Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| July 7 | Tuesday | Saba Saba Day |
| August 8 | Saturday | Nane Nane Day |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Maulid Day |
| October 14 | Wednesday | Nyerere Day |
| December 9 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off
- March 20 – March 223 days off
- April 3 – April 75 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- July 4 – July 74 days off · if you take Monday July 6 off
- August 22 – August 254 days off · if you take Monday August 24 off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 5 | 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 2026?
Tanzania has 16 public holidays in 2026; 3 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Tanzania?
Next public holiday (Tanzania): Independence Day, on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 35 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Tanzania has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.