Tanzania Public Holidays 2026
January
March
Eid el Fitri
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Eid el Fitri Holiday
Eid el Fitri Holiday is a public holiday in Tanzania
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
April
May
Labour Day
Labour Day is a public holiday in Tanzania
Mother's Day
Mother's Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
August
Farmers' Day
Farmers' Day is a public holiday in Tanzania
National Population and Housing Census Holiday
National Population and Housing Census Holiday is a public holiday in Tanzania
Maulid
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
December
Republic Day
Republic Day is a public holiday in Tanzania
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a public holiday in Tanzania