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Public data / Public holidays / Tanzania
Public holidays

Tanzania public holidays 2026

Every public holiday in Tanzania for 2026, with the law and the authority behind the list.

Next holiday: Mwalimu Nyerere Day, Wednesday, 14 October 2026, in 4 days

Tanzania public holidays 2026
DateDayHolidayNote
1 Jan 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayMwaka Mpya
12 Jan 2026MondayRevolution Day (Zanzibar)Sikukuu ya Mapinduzi
3 Apr 2026FridayGood FridayIjumaa KuuDate follows Easter
6 Apr 2026MondayEaster MondayJumatatu ya PasakaDate follows Easter
26 Apr 2026SundayUnion DaySikukuu ya Muungano
1 May 2026FridayInternational Workers' DaySikukuu ya Wafanyakazi
8 Aug 2026SaturdayPeasants' Day (Nane Nane)Nane Nane
14 Oct 2026WednesdayMwalimu Nyerere DaySiku ya Nyerere
9 Dec 2026WednesdayIndependence and Republic DaySiku ya Uhuru
25 Dec 2026FridayChristmas DayKrismasi
26 Dec 2026SaturdayBoxing DaySiku ya Kufungua Zawadi
Date set by official announcement, not yet confirmed hereId-ul-Fitr (two days)Date set by official announcement nearer the time
Date set by official announcement, not yet confirmed hereId-el-Haj (Eid al-Adha)Date set by official announcement nearer the time
Date set by official announcement, not yet confirmed hereMaulidi Day (Mawlid)MaulidDate set by official announcement nearer the time

Tanzania public holidays 2026: common questions

How many public holidays are there in Tanzania in 2026?

Tanzania lists 14 public holidays for 2026. 11 have a date in our data and 3 will be set by official announcement. Tanzania's Act sets no weekend substitution, so a holiday that falls on a weekend is not moved; Karume Day (7 April) and Saba Saba (7 July) are widely observed but are not in the Act's Schedule.

What is the next public holiday in Tanzania?

Mwalimu Nyerere Day, on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, in 4 days from the day this page was built.

Who declares public holidays in Tanzania?

President (holidays may be added or substituted by proclamation under section 3); Ministry of Home Affairs publicises Islamic dates.

Which law sets public holidays in Tanzania?

Public Holidays Act (Cap. 35).

Source: President (holidays may be added or substituted by proclamation under section 3); Ministry of Home Affairs publicises Islamic dates. Law: Public Holidays Act (Cap. 35). Retrieved 10 Oct 2026. See our methods.