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Tanzania Holidays 2025

Complete list of public holidays and observances

26 holidaysUpdated: 11/13/2025

About These Holidays

This list includes national holidays, public holidays, and observances for Tanzania in 2025. Some holidays may be regional or observed only in specific locations.

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January
Wed
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Public Holiday
Sun
Sunday, January 12, 2025
Zanzibar Revolution Day
Zanzibar Revolution Day is a public holiday in Tanzania
Public Holiday
March
Sun
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Ramadan Start
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Observance
Thu
Thursday, March 20, 2025
March Equinox
March Equinox in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)
Season
Mon
Monday, March 31, 2025
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.
Public Holiday
April
Tue
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Eid el Fitri Holiday
Eid el Fitri Holiday is a public holiday in Tanzania
Public Holiday
Mon
Monday, April 7, 2025
Karume Day
Karume Day is a public holiday in Tanzania
Public Holiday
Fri
Friday, April 18, 2025
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Public Holiday
Sun
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Observance
Mon
Monday, April 21, 2025
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Public Holiday
Sat
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Union Day
Union Day is a public holiday in Tanzania
Public Holiday
May
Thu
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Labour Day
Labour Day is a public holiday in Tanzania
Public Holiday
Sun
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Mothers' Day
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Observance
June
Sat
Saturday, June 7, 2025
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.
Public Holiday
Sun
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Fathers' Day
Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Observance
Sat
Saturday, June 21, 2025
June Solstice
June Solstice in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)
Season
July
Mon
Monday, July 7, 2025
Saba Saba
Saba Saba is a public holiday in Tanzania
Public Holiday
August
Fri
Friday, August 8, 2025
Farmers' Day
Farmers' Day is a public holiday in Tanzania
Public Holiday
September
Fri
Friday, September 5, 2025
Maulid
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Public Holiday
Mon
Monday, September 22, 2025
September Equinox
September Equinox in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)
Season
October
Tue
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Mwalimu Nyerere Day
Mwalimu Nyerere Day is a public holiday in Tanzania
Public Holiday
December
Tue
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Republic Day
Republic Day is a public holiday in Tanzania
Public Holiday
Sun
Sunday, December 21, 2025
December Solstice
December Solstice in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)
Season
Wed
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Observance
Thu
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Public Holiday
Fri
Friday, December 26, 2025
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a public holiday in Tanzania
Public Holiday

Understanding Tanzania Holidays 2025

Holiday Culture in Tanzania

Tanzania celebrates a unique blend of cultural, religious, and national holidays throughout the year. The holiday calendar reflects the nation's rich heritage and diverse traditions.

Major Holidays in Tanzania

New Year's Day

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

Public Holiday

Eid el Fitri

Monday, March 31, 2025

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.

Public Holiday

Eid el Fitri Holiday

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Eid el Fitri Holiday is a public holiday in Tanzania

Public Holiday

Holiday Pattern & Statistics

Tanzania observes 26 official holidays in 2025. The typical range for countries in this region is 10-12 holidays annually.

Tanzania's 26 official holidays reflect the nation's christian-islamic heritage and swahili traditions. Holiday observance may vary by region within the country.

Business Travel & Coordination

Plan business travel to Tanzania carefully around major holidays when offices close and transportation becomes congested. Check regional variations as holiday observance may differ across provinces or states.

Cultural Traditions

Tanzania's holiday traditions emphasize family gatherings, traditional foods, and community celebrations. Many holidays involve multi-day festivities with distinct customs for each day.

Timezone Coordination Tips

When coordinating meetings with Tanzania, verify holiday schedules in advance as dates may vary, especially for lunar calendar-based holidays. Use SyncMyTime's timezone tools to ensure perfect scheduling alignment.

Why Check Tanzania Public Holidays?

  • Plan business meetings and avoid scheduling conflicts during bank closures
  • Coordinate with remote teams and international colleagues across time zones
  • Book travel and accommodations around peak holiday periods for better rates
  • Respect cultural and religious observances important to local communities
  • Optimize project timelines and deadlines accounting for reduced business days
  • Anticipate supply chain and logistics disruptions during major holidays

Frequently Asked Questions

Stay Perfectly Synchronized

Our holiday calendar for Tanzania is regularly updated to ensure accuracy. Use this information alongside our Tanzania timezone tools and meeting planner to coordinate seamlessly with Tanzania and stay perfectly synchronized with local schedules.