Nane Nane, meaning "Eight Eight" in Swahili, is Tanzania's Farmers' Day. It celebrates the crucial role of farmers in the nation's economy and serves as a platform to showcase agricultural innovation.

When is Nane Nane Day?

Nane Nane Day is celebrated on August 8 every year.

The following is the list of Nane Nane Day from 2020 to 2049.

The History of Nane Nane Day?

Initially, Tanzania's agricultural holiday traced to Saba Saba Day on July 7, which beyond marking TANU's founding also hosted agricultural events. Nane Nane was established in the early 1990s to give agriculture its own dedicated recognition.

As Tanzania embraced multi-party democracy in the 1990s, opposition voices argued Saba Saba favored the ruling party.

– In 1993, The government officially began observing August 8 as Farmers' Day, separating it from the political overtones of Saba Saba.

– In 1995, Nane Nane Day became widely recognized as a national celebration of agriculture, and August 8 was declared a public holiday across mainland Tanzania.

Nane Nane Day is now enshrined as a national public holiday and confirmed in the Public Holidays Act. The 8‑day agricultural fairs begin on 1 August, culminating on August 8 at regional and national levels.