Tanzania · 2026

Public holidays in Tanzania 2026

23
days until Nyerere Day

16 national public holidays · 13 fall on a weekday

Updated on September 20, 2026

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All 2026 public holidays

12 holidays have already passed this year
  1. 1 janThuNew Year's Day
  2. 12 janMonZanzibar Revolution Day
  3. 20 marFriEid al-Fitr estimated date
  4. 3 aprFriGood Friday
  5. 6 aprMonEaster Monday
  6. 7 aprTueKarume Day
  7. 26 aprSunUnion Day
  8. 1 mayFriWorkers' Day
  9. 27 mayWedEid al-Adha estimated date
  10. 7 julTueSaba Saba Day
  11. 8 augSatNane Nane Day
  12. 25 augTueProphet Muhammad's Birthday estimated date
  1. 14 octWedNyerere Day23 days
  2. 9 decWedIndependence Day79 days
  3. 25 decFriChristmas Day95 days
  4. 26 decSatBoxing Day96 days

estimated date Dates marked as estimated follow the lunar calendar: the official authority confirms them shortly before and they can shift by a day.

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Long weekends in 2026

How many days off each holiday gives you, and how many vacation days it takes to stretch it.

Nyerere Day October 14 Bridge

Falls on Wednesday. Taking Monday October 12 y Tuesday October 13 off, that is 5 days in a row.

Independence Day December 9 Bridge

Falls on Wednesday. Taking Monday December 7 y Tuesday December 8 off, that is 5 days in a row.

Christmas Day / Boxing Day December 25 – December 26 3 days off

Falls on Friday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

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Frequently asked questions

How many national public holidays does Tanzania have in 2026?
Tanzania has 16 national public holidays in 2026. These apply across the whole country; local holidays for a district or municipality are not included.
Which is the next public holiday in Tanzania?
The next one is Nyerere Day, on October 14 (Wednesday). 23 days to go.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
3 of the 16 fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Union Day (April 26), Nane Nane Day (August 8), Boxing Day (December 26).
Are public holidays paid in Tanzania?
National public holidays are generally paid days off, and working on one usually entitles you to a premium. The details and the rate depend on Tanzania law and on your contract: check your country labour authority.
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Does this list include regional holidays?
No. Only NATIONAL holidays are listed, the ones that apply across Tanzania. Local patron saint days and district or municipal holidays are deliberately excluded: mixing them would produce a list that applies to no one in particular, because someone in one town does not get another town local holiday off.
This list covers only the NATIONAL public holidays of Tanzania, the ones that apply countrywide. It does not include local patron saint days or district holidays: for those, check the labour authority of Tanzania or your local government.

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