There are 17 public holidays in Tanzania in 2026, four of which fall on weekends.
The following is the list of public holidays in Tanzania 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2026 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Zanzibar Revolution Day | Jan 12, 2026 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr | Mar 20, 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Mar 21, 2026 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Good Friday | Apr 03, 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Easter Monday | Apr 06, 2026 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Karume Day | Apr 07, 2026 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Tanzania Union Day | Apr 26, 2026 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| International Workers' Day | May 01, 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha | May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Saba Saba Day | Jul 07, 2026 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Nane Nane Day | Aug 08, 2026 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Aug 26, 2026 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Mwalimu Nyerere Day | Oct 14, 2026 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Independence Day | Dec 09, 2026 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Boxing Day | Dec 26, 2026 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in Tanzania 2026.
