National Holidays in Tanzania (2023) 🇹🇿

Q: When is the next public holiday in Tanzania?

The next public holiday in Tanzania is Peasants Day on Saturday, August 8, 2026 — in 19 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Tanzania have in 2023?

Tanzania has 16 public holidays in 2023.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Tanzania?

The most recent public holiday in Tanzania was International Trade Fair on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 — 13 days ago.

Q: How does Tanzania's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Tanzania has 16 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:Mozambique: 10 public holidaysKenya: 11 public holidaysZambia: 17 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does Tanzania have in 2024?

Tanzania will have 16 public holidays in 2024.

Tanzania observes 16 public holidays this year, with 16 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Peasants Day. The most recent was International Trade Fair.

2023 National Holidays in Tanzania

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Sunday	New Year's Day
12 Jan	Thursday	Zanzibar Revolution Day
7 Apr	Friday	Good Friday; The Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume Day
10 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
22 Apr	Saturday	Eid al-Fitr
26 Apr	Wednesday	Union Celebrations
1 May	Monday	Worker's Day
29 Jun	Thursday	Eid al-Adha
7 Jul	Friday	International Trade Fair
8 Aug	Tuesday	Peasants Day
28 Sep	Thursday	Prophet's Birthday
14 Oct	Saturday	The Mwalimu Nyerere Day
9 Dec	Saturday	Independence and Republic Day
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day