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Public Holidays in Tanzania — 2026
Tanzania observes 13 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Mwaka mpya | Nationwide |
| Monday, January 12, 2026 | Zanzibar Revolution Day | Sikukuu ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar | Nationwide |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Ijumaa Kuu | Nationwide |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Jumatatu ya Pasaka | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | Karume Day | Siku ya Karume | Nationwide |
| Sunday, April 26, 2026 | Union Day | Sikukuu ya Muungano | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | International Workers' Day | Sikukuu ya Wafanyakazi | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | Saba Saba Day | Saba Saba | Nationwide |
| Saturday, August 8, 2026 | Nane Nane Day | Nane Nane | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | Nyerere Day | Siku ya Nyerere | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, December 9, 2026 | Independence Day | Siku ya Uhuru | Nationwide |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Krismasi | Nationwide |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | Siku ya kufungua Zawadi | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 20 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 19 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 21 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Tuesday, January 12, 2027 | Zanzibar Revolution Day |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Monday, March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Wednesday, April 7, 2027 | Karume Day |
| Monday, April 26, 2027 | Union Day |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | International Workers' Day |
| Wednesday, July 7, 2027 | Saba Saba Day |
| Sunday, August 8, 2027 | Nane Nane Day |
| Thursday, October 14, 2027 | Nyerere Day |
| Thursday, December 9, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sunday, December 26, 2027 | St. Stephen's Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.