Public holidays in Tanzania 2026
Tanzania has 17 public holidays and days off in 2026. The next one is Independence and Republic Day on Wednesday, 9 December, in 34 days.
Public holidays in 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day Mwaka Mpya |
| Monday | Zanzibar Revolution Day Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar |
| Saturday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) Eid El-Fitri (makisio) |
| Sunday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) Eid El-Fitri (makisio) |
| Friday | Good Friday Ijumaa Kuu |
| Monday | Easter Monday Jumatatu ya Pasaka |
| Tuesday | The Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume Day Siku ya kumbukumbu ya Rais wa Kwanza wa Serikali ya Mapinduzi Zanzibar Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume |
| Sunday | Union Celebrations Muungano wa Tanzania |
| Friday | International Workers' Day Sikukuu ya Wafanyakazi Ulimwenguni |
| Thursday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) Eid El Hajj (makisio) |
| Tuesday | International Trade Fair Sabasaba |
| Saturday | Peasants' Day Sikukuu ya Wakulima |
| Wednesday | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) Maulidi (makisio) |
| Wednesday | The Mwalimu Nyerere Day and Climax of the Uhuru Torch Race Kumbukumbu ya Mwalimu Nyerere na Kilele cha mbio za Mwenge |
| Wednesday | Independence and Republic Day Next Uhuru na Jamhuri |
| Friday | Christmas Day Kuzaliwa Kristo |
| Saturday | Boxing Day Siku ya Kupeana Zawadi |
Public holidays in 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's Day Mwaka Mpya |
| Tuesday | Zanzibar Revolution Day Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar |
| Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) Eid El-Fitri (makisio) |
| Thursday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) Eid El-Fitri (makisio) |
| Friday | Good Friday Ijumaa Kuu |
| Monday | Easter Monday Jumatatu ya Pasaka |
| Wednesday | The Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume Day Siku ya kumbukumbu ya Rais wa Kwanza wa Serikali ya Mapinduzi Zanzibar Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume |
| Monday | Union Celebrations Muungano wa Tanzania |
| Saturday | International Workers' Day Sikukuu ya Wafanyakazi Ulimwenguni |
| Monday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) Eid El Hajj (makisio) |
| Wednesday | International Trade Fair Sabasaba |
| Sunday | Peasants' Day Sikukuu ya Wakulima |
| Sunday | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) Maulidi (makisio) |
| Thursday | The Mwalimu Nyerere Day and Climax of the Uhuru Torch Race Kumbukumbu ya Mwalimu Nyerere na Kilele cha mbio za Mwenge |
| Thursday | Independence and Republic Day Uhuru na Jamhuri |
| Saturday | Christmas Day Kuzaliwa Kristo |
| Sunday | Boxing Day Siku ya Kupeana Zawadi |
Other holidays and observances in 2026
Not a day off for everyone: half days, bank holidays, optional and religious holidays, observances.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Easter Sunday Banks closed Sikukuu ya Pasaka |
Dates marked “estimated” follow the lunar calendar and may shift by a day once the new moon is sighted.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Tanzania in 2026?
17 days. The first is New Year's Day on 1 January, the last is Boxing Day on 26 December.
When is the next public holiday in Tanzania?
Independence and Republic Day: Wednesday, 9 December, in 34 days.
Is today a public holiday in Tanzania?
No. The next public holiday is Independence and Republic Day on Wednesday, 9 December, in 34 days.