Tanzania public holidays 2026
National public holidays in Tanzania. Regional/subdivision holidays are not included.
2026 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Mwaka Mpya |
| January 12, 2026 | Monday | Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Eid El-Fitri (makisio) |
| March 22, 2026 | Sunday | Eid El-Fitri (makisio) |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Ijumaa Kuu |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Jumatatu ya Pasaka |
| April 7, 2026 | Tuesday | Siku ya kumbukumbu ya Rais wa Kwanza wa Serikali ya Mapinduzi Zanzibar Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume |
| April 26, 2026 | Sunday | Muungano wa Tanzania |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Sikukuu ya Wafanyakazi Ulimwenguni |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Eid El Hajj (makisio) |
| July 7, 2026 | Tuesday | Sabasaba |
| August 8, 2026 | Saturday | Sikukuu ya Wakulima |
| August 26, 2026 | Wednesday | Maulidi (makisio) |
| October 14, 2026 | Wednesday | Kumbukumbu ya Mwalimu Nyerere na Kilele cha mbio za Mwenge |
| December 9, 2026 | Wednesday | Uhuru na Jamhuri |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Kuzaliwa Kristo |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Siku ya Kupeana Zawadi |
2027 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | Mwaka Mpya |
| January 12, 2027 | Tuesday | Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar |
| March 10, 2027 | Wednesday | Eid El-Fitri (makisio) |
| March 11, 2027 | Thursday | Eid El-Fitri (makisio) |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Ijumaa Kuu |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Jumatatu ya Pasaka |
| April 7, 2027 | Wednesday | Siku ya kumbukumbu ya Rais wa Kwanza wa Serikali ya Mapinduzi Zanzibar Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume |
| April 26, 2027 | Monday | Muungano wa Tanzania |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Sikukuu ya Wafanyakazi Ulimwenguni |
| May 17, 2027 | Monday | Eid El Hajj (makisio) |
| July 7, 2027 | Wednesday | Sabasaba |
| August 8, 2027 | Sunday | Sikukuu ya Wakulima |
| August 15, 2027 | Sunday | Maulidi (makisio) |
| October 14, 2027 | Thursday | Kumbukumbu ya Mwalimu Nyerere na Kilele cha mbio za Mwenge |
| December 9, 2027 | Thursday | Uhuru na Jamhuri |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Kuzaliwa Kristo |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Siku ya Kupeana Zawadi |
Weekend days: Saturday and Sunday. Coverage: 2010–2040. Source: python-holidays (MIT), national public holidays.
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FAQ
How many public holidays does Tanzania have in 2026?
17 weekday and weekend holiday dates are listed for 2026, in addition to weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
What days are weekends for Tanzania?
Weekend days are Saturday and Sunday.
When is the next Tanzania holiday?
Uhuru na Jamhuri on Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
How do I check Tanzania business days in code?
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