Public Holidays in Tanzania
Every public holiday in Tanzania for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Independence Day · Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Tanzania public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | Mwaka mpya | Public |
| Jan 12 | Monday | Sikukuu ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Ijumaa Kuu | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Jumatatu ya Pasaka | Public |
| Apr 7 | Tuesday | Siku ya Karume | Public |
| Apr 26 | Sunday | Sikukuu ya Muungano | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Sikukuu ya Wafanyakazi | Public |
| Jul 7 | Tuesday | Saba Saba | Public |
| Aug 8 | Saturday | Nane Nane | Public |
| Oct 14 | Wednesday | Siku ya Nyerere | Public |
| Dec 9 | Wednesday | Siku ya Uhuru | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Krismasi | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Siku ya kufungua Zawadi | Public |
Tanzania public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | Mwaka mpya | Public |
| Jan 12 | Tuesday | Sikukuu ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Ijumaa Kuu | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Jumatatu ya Pasaka | Public |
| Apr 7 | Wednesday | Siku ya Karume | Public |
| Apr 26 | Monday | Sikukuu ya Muungano | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Sikukuu ya Wafanyakazi | Public |
| Jul 7 | Wednesday | Saba Saba | Public |
| Aug 8 | Sunday | Nane Nane | Public |
| Oct 14 | Thursday | Siku ya Nyerere | Public |
| Dec 9 | Thursday | Siku ya Uhuru | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Krismasi | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Siku ya kufungua Zawadi | Public |
Tanzania public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | Mwaka mpya | Public |
| Jan 12 | Wednesday | Sikukuu ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar | Public |
| Apr 7 | Friday | Siku ya Karume | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Ijumaa Kuu | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Jumatatu ya Pasaka | Public |
| Apr 26 | Wednesday | Sikukuu ya Muungano | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Sikukuu ya Wafanyakazi | Public |
| Jul 7 | Friday | Saba Saba | Public |
| Aug 8 | Tuesday | Nane Nane | Public |
| Oct 14 | Saturday | Siku ya Nyerere | Public |
| Dec 9 | Saturday | Siku ya Uhuru | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Krismasi | Public |
| Dec 26 | Tuesday | Siku ya kufungua Zawadi | Public |
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About holidays in Tanzania
This page lists Tanzania's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Tanzania?
Tanzania has 13 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Tanzania?
Independence Day on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 — 43 days away.
Are all holidays in Tanzania nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.