Public holidays in Tanzania, 2026
16 public holidays, 13 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Tanzania drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Independence Day on Wednesday 9 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 2 January | Zanzibar Revolution Day | Friday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 7 April | Karume Day | Tuesday |
| 26 April | Union Day | Sunday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 7 July | Saba Saba Day | Tuesday |
| 8 August | Nane Nane Day | Saturday |
| 25 August | Maulid Day | Tuesday |
| 14 October | Nyerere Day | Wednesday |
| 9 December | Independence Day | Wednesday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 December | Christmas Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Tanzania have in 2026?
16 nationwide public holidays, 13 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Tanzania?
Independence Day, on Wednesday 9 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.