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 |
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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.