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2026 public holidays in Tanzania
13 official public holidays in 2026, with 8 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
Next public holiday
Siku ya Uhuru
Wednesday, December 9 2026
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2026 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Bridge · 4 days
Mwaka mpya
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Sikukuu ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar
Monday, January 12
From Saturday, January 10 to Monday, January 12
- Weekend · 3 days
Ijumaa Kuu
Friday, April 3
From Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5
- Weekend · 3 days
Jumatatu ya Pasaka
Monday, April 6
From Saturday, April 4 to Monday, April 6
- Bridge · 4 days
Siku ya Karume
Tuesday, April 7
From Saturday, April 4 to Tuesday, April 7 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Sikukuu ya Wafanyakazi
Friday, May 1
From Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
- Bridge · 4 days
Saba Saba
Tuesday, July 7
From Saturday, July 4 to Tuesday, July 7 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Krismasi
Friday, December 25
From Friday, December 25 to Sunday, December 27
2026 calendar
- 1JanMwaka mpyaThursday, January 1 · New Year's Day
- 12JanSikukuu ya Mapinduzi ya ZanzibarMonday, January 12 · Zanzibar Revolution Day
- 3AprIjumaa KuuFriday, April 3 · Good Friday
- 6AprJumatatu ya PasakaMonday, April 6 · Easter Monday
- 7AprSiku ya KarumeTuesday, April 7 · Karume Day
- 26AprSikukuu ya MuunganoSunday, April 26 · Union Day
- 1MaySikukuu ya WafanyakaziFriday, May 1 · International Workers' Day
- 7JulSaba SabaTuesday, July 7 · Saba Saba Day
- 8AugNane NaneSaturday, August 8 · Nane Nane Day
- 14OctSiku ya NyerereWednesday, October 14 · Nyerere Day
- 9DecSiku ya UhuruWednesday, December 9 · Independence Day
- 25DecKrismasiFriday, December 25 · Christmas Day
- 26DecSiku ya kufungua ZawadiSaturday, December 26 · St. Stephen's Day
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More practical info: Tanzania
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- When to goThe best time to visit every country and major city: temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine based on ten years of data.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for Tanzania?