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Public holidays in Tanzania 2026
The following is a complete list of public holidays in Tanzania. Public holidays when all residents have time off from work are often called red days. This list contains red days, but also public holidays that are only celebrated without time off from work and school.
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| Holiday name | Date | Holiday type | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | January 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 557 days |
| Zanzibar Revolution Day | January 2, 2026 | Public holiday | in 558 days |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 | Public holiday | in 649 days |
| Easter Sunday | April 5, 2026 | Observance day | in 651 days |
| Easter Monday | April 6, 2026 | Public holiday | in 652 days |
| Karume Day | April 7, 2026 | Public holiday | in 653 days |
| Eid al-Fitr | March 20, 2026 | Public holiday | in 635 days |
| Union Day | April 26, 2026 | Public holiday | in 672 days |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 677 days |
| Eidul-Adha | May 27, 2026 | Public holiday | in 703 days |
| Saba Saba Day | July 7, 2026 | Public holiday | in 744 days |
| Nane Nane Day | August 8, 2026 | Public holiday | in 776 days |
| Maulid Day | August 25, 2026 | Public holiday | in 793 days |
| Nyerere Day | October 14, 2026 | Public holiday | in 843 days |
| Independence Day | December 9, 2026 | Public holiday | in 899 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Public holiday | in 915 days |
| Christmas Day | December 26, 2026 | Public holiday | in 916 days |