Tanzania (TZ)
East African expat base with Swahili-English daily life, Indian Ocean access, major safari and NGO sectors, growing mining and energy work, and relatively low local costs offset by permit, insurance, school, and hard-currency housing expenses.
Capital: Dodoma
Region: Africa
Language: Swahili
Currency: TZS (TSh)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 27)
Emergency: 112
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Public Holidays 2026
17 holidays in Tanzania. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Mwaka Mpya
Nationwide public holiday.
Mon 12
Zanzibar Revolution Day Public Holiday
Siku ya Mapinduzi Zanzibar
Nationally observed; especially important in Zanzibar.
March 2026
Fri 20
Eid al-Fitr Day 1 Public Holiday
Eid el-Fitri
End of Ramadan. Moon-sighting dependent; confirm official announcement close to date.
Sat 21
Eid al-Fitr Day 2 Public Holiday
Eid el-Fitri (siku ya pili)
Second day of Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
April 2026
Fri 3
Good Friday Public Holiday
Ijumaa Kuu
Christian public holiday.
Mon 6
Easter Monday Public Holiday
Jumatatu ya Pasaka
Christian public holiday.
Tue 7
Karume Day Public Holiday
Siku ya Karume
Commemorates Abeid Amani Karume; especially important in Zanzibar.
Sun 26
Union Day Public Holiday
Siku ya Muungano
Marks the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar. If falling on Sunday, check official observance notices.
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
Siku ya Wafanyakazi
Nationwide public holiday.
Wed 27
Eid al-Adha Public Holiday
Eid el-Hajj
Estimated; moon-sighting dependent and may shift.
July 2026
Tue 7
Saba Saba Day Public Holiday
Siku ya Saba Saba
Trade fair and historical political holiday.
August 2026
Sat 8
Farmers' Day Public Holiday
Nane Nane
Agriculture-focused public holiday.
Wed 26
Maulid Public Holiday
Maulid ya Mtume
Estimated; Islamic calendar date may move.
October 2026
Wed 14
Nyerere Day Public Holiday
Siku ya Nyerere
Commemorates Julius Nyerere.
December 2026
Wed 9
Independence Day Public Holiday
Siku ya Uhuru
Marks Tanganyika independence.
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Krismasi
Christian public holiday.
Sat 26
Boxing Day Public Holiday
Siku ya Zawadi
Nationwide public holiday.
Note: Some holidays in Tanzania apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.