Tanzania Public Holidays 2026
Tanzania observes 16 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 | Friday | Zanzibar Revolution Day | Public |
| Mar 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 7 | Tuesday | Karume Day | Public |
| Apr 26 | Sunday | Union Day | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Jul 7 | Tuesday | Saba Saba Day | Public |
| Aug 8 | Saturday | Nane Nane Day | Public |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Maulid Day | Public |
| Oct 14 | Wednesday | Nyerere Day | Public |
| Dec 9 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Tanzania
Public holidays in Tanzania are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Tanzania have in 2026?
- Tanzania has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Tanzania?
- The next public holiday in Tanzania is Nane Nane Day on August 8, 2026.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Tanzania?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Tanzania close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.
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