Tanzania public holidays 2027
First public holiday of 2027 (Tanzania): New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1, 2027, 58 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 16
- On a weekend
- 7
- Long weekends
- 3
Tanzania public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| January 2 | Saturday | Zanzibar Revolution Day |
| March 9 – March 10 | Tuesday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 29 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 7 | Wednesday | Karume Day |
| April 26 | Monday | Union Day |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day |
| May 16 | Sunday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| July 7 | Wednesday | Saba Saba Day |
| August 8 | Sunday | Nane Nane Day |
| August 14 | Saturday | Maulid Day |
| October 14 | Thursday | Nyerere Day |
| December 9 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Sunday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2027
- January 1 – January 33 days off
- March 6 – March 105 days off · if you take Monday March 8 off
- March 26 – March 294 days off
- April 24 – April 263 days off
- October 14 – October 174 days off · if you take Friday October 15 off
- December 9 – December 124 days off · if you take Friday December 10 off
Other dates (not official days off)
| March 28 | 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 2027?
Tanzania has 16 public holidays in 2027; 7 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2027?
In 2027, Tanzania has 3 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.