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Public holidays in Tanzania in 2026
Tanzania has 16 public holidays in 2026. 3 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. April has the most with 4.
2026 public holiday dates in Tanzania
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 2 January 2026 | Friday | Zanzibar Revolution Day |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 7 April 2026 | Tuesday | Karume Day |
| 26 April 2026 | Sundayweekend | Union Day |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 7 July 2026 | Tuesday | Saba Saba Day |
| 8 August 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Nane Nane Day |
| 25 August 2026 | Tuesday | Maulid Day |
| 14 October 2026 | Wednesday | Nyerere Day |
| 9 December 2026 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Christmas Day |
Long weekends in Tanzania in 2026
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
Zanzibar Revolution Day: Fri 2 JanuaryEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr): Fri 20 MarchGood Friday: Fri 3 AprilEaster Monday: Mon 6 AprilLabour Day: Fri 1 MayChristmas Day: Fri 25 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
Union Day: Sunday 26 April 2026Nane Nane Day: Saturday 8 August 2026Christmas Day: Saturday 26 December 2026