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2026 Tanzania Holidays

View all public holidays and observances in Tanzania for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.

Total Holidays

26

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

April

5 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

Saba Saba

6 days away

About Tanzania holidays in 2026

In 2026, Tanzania observes a variety of public holidays, including significant religious celebrations, national commemorations, and international observances. The year begins with New Year's Day and the Zanzibar Revolution Day. Religious holidays like Ramadan, Eid el Fitri, and Eid al-Adha are observed, with their dates shifting annually based on the lunar calendar. The Easter period brings several holidays in April, followed by Union Day and Labour Day in May. The latter half of the year includes Saba Saba, Farmers' Day, and Mwalimu Nyerere Day, culminating in the Republic Day and the festive Christmas season in December.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 12, 2026MondayZanzibar Revolution Day
February 18, 2026WednesdayRamadan Start
March 20, 2026FridayEid el Fitri
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
March 21, 2026SaturdayEid el Fitri Holiday
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 5, 2026SundayEaster Sunday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
April 7, 2026TuesdayKarume Day
April 26, 2026SundayUnion Day
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 10, 2026SundayMothers' Day
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha
June 21, 2026SundayFathers' Day
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
July 7, 2026TuesdaySaba Saba
August 8, 2026SaturdayFarmers' Day
August 26, 2026WednesdayMaulid
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
October 14, 2026WednesdayMwalimu Nyerere Day
December 9, 2026WednesdayRepublic Day
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice
December 24, 2026ThursdayChristmas Eve
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdayBoxing Day

Planning around Tanzania holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays are tied to the Islamic lunar calendar, so their exact dates may vary.
  • Some holidays, such as Union Day and Zanzibar Revolution Day, have specific regional significance.
  • The year features several clusters of holidays, particularly in April and December.
  • Check the selected year for any newly introduced or rescheduled public holidays.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Tanzania's holiday calendar in 2026 shows a notable concentration of observances in April and December, each featuring five holidays. The early part of the year is marked by New Year's Day and Zanzibar Revolution Day in January, followed by religious observances that shift annually. April is particularly busy with religious holidays and national commemorations.

The middle of the year presents a more dispersed pattern of holidays, with single or double observances spread across May, July, August, September, and October. This period includes national days and international observances.

The year concludes with a significant cluster of holidays in December, including Republic Day and the Christmas period, making the end of the year a prominent time for observances.

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