Tanzania Calendar with Holidays 2026 – In 2026, Tanzania observes a series of national and religious holidays that reflect its rich cultural heritage and seasonal rhythm. The year starts on Thursday, January 1, with New Year’s Day, followed by the rebellion of Zanzibar Revolution Day, 1964, on Monday, January 12. The Islamic community witnessed Ramadan, which began in mid-February, which was a pioneer in Eid al-Fitr on Friday, March 20, with a public holiday expansion for the festival on Saturday, March 21.
Tanzania Calendar with Holidays 2026
The Easter period includes Good Friday on April 3, Karume Day on April 6, and Easter Monday on April 7, which later honors the first chairman of Zanzibar. Union Day on April 26 is reminiscent of Tanganyika and the Sangh of Zanzibar. May 1 is celebrated as Labor Day, followed by Eid al-Adha on May 27, which respects a major Islamic festival. Saba Saba Day on July 7 marks the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair, while on August 8, Farmers’ Day (Nane Nane) recognizes agriculture’s contribution. The Prophet’s birthday, Mawlid Al-Nabi, falls around August 26, and Mwalimu Nyerere Day remembers the founding leader of Tanzania on the next day. The year ends with Republic Day on December 9, Christmas Day on December 25, and Boxing Day on December 26.
Tanzania’s 2026 holiday calendar mixed civic milestones, religious observations, and cultural ceremonies—citizens stopped meaningfully for unity, faith, and national pride.
Tanzania Holiday Calendar 2026
Tanzania Holidays 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| Jan 12 | Monday | Zanzibar Revolution Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al‑Fitr |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al‑Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 7 | Tuesday | Karume Day |
| April 26 | Sunday | Union Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al‑Adha |
| Jul 7 | Tuesday | Saba Saba Day |
| Aug 8 | Saturday | Nane Nane (Farmers’ Day) |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Maulid) |
| Oct 14 | Wednesday | Mwalimu Nyerere Day |
| Dec 9 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
- New Year’s Day—Jan 1 : The Gregorian calendar marks the beginning of the year.
- Zanzibar Revolution Day—Jan 12 : Remember the rebellion of 1964, which ended the monarchy of Zanzibar.
- Eid al-Fitr—Mar20 : Celebrates the end of Ramadan with prayer and feast.
- Eid al-Fitr Holiday—Mar 21 : Eid al-Fitr Additional Public Holiday.
- Good Friday—April 3 : observes the Christian tradition of Jesus’ cross.
- Easter Monday—April 6: Christian holiday expansion of Easter function.
- Karume Day—Apr 7 : The first chairman of Zanzibar, Abid Karume.
- Union Day—April 26 : In 1964, it marked the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar.
- Labor Day—May 1 : Recognizes the contribution and rights of workers.
- Eid al-Adha—May 27 : Muslim “festival of festivals” recalling devotion to Ibrahim.
- Saba Saba Day—July 7 : Dar es Salaam celebrates the International Trade Fair.
- Nane Nane—Aug 8 : Respects farmers and agriculture across the country.
- Prophet’s birthday—August 26 : Prophet marks the birth anniversary of Muhammad.
- Mwalimu Nyerere Day—Oct 14 : The founder of Tanzania celebrates the legacy of the father.
- Independence Day—Dec 9 : In 1961, British rule marks the freedom of Tanzania.
- Christmas Day—Dec 25 : Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
- Boxing Day—Dec 26 : Relaxation after Christmas and holiday for family.