Tanzania Union Day is a public holiday in Tanzania, observed on April 26 each year. The holiday commemorates when Zanzibar merged with mainland Tanganyika on April 26, 1964.
In 1963, the United Kingdom terminated the protectorate and turned Zanzibar into an independent country under the Sultan within the Commonwealth. On January 12, 1964, the revolution led by John Okello overthrew the sultan and formed the People's Republic of Zanzibar and Pemba.
Three months later, it was merged with mainland Tanganyika with the new name of the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar. The name was changed to the United Republic of Tanzania in October 1964. "Tan" is the first 3 letters of Tanganyika, and "Zan" is the first 3 letters of Zanzibar.
The following is the list of Tanzania Union Day from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania Union Day | Apr 26, 2022 | Tuesday |
| Tanzania Union Day | Apr 26, 2023 | Wednesday |
| Tanzania Union Day | Apr 26, 2024 | Friday |
| Tanzania Union Day | Apr 26, 2025 | Saturday |
| Tanzania Union Day | Apr 26, 2026 | Sunday |
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