When are the next National holidays in Tanzania?
Upcoming Holidays
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Independence Day
Dec 9, . Celebrates Tanganyika's independence from British rule in 1961 -
Christmas Day
Dec 25, . Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on ... -
Boxing Day
Dec 26, . The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was ... -
New Year's Day
Jan 1, . New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, ... -
Zanzibar Revolution Day
Jan 12, . Marks the revolution in 1964 to overthrow the Sultan following independence from Britain -
Eid ul-Fitr
Mar 20, . The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
List of Holidays in Tanzania in 2025
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Zanzibar Revolution Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Eid ul-Fitr | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Eid ul-Fitr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Karume Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Easter Sunday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Union Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Labour Day | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Eid El Haj | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Saba Saba Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Nane Nane (Farmer's) Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Maulid Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Mwalimu Nyerere Day | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Tanzania Election Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Independence Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Christmas Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Boxing Day | National Holiday |
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Notes
- Islamic holiday exact dates are subject to moon sightings and may differ from the date given
- In Tanzania, Official Public Holidays are declared in accordance to the Public Holidays Act, Cap. 35
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