Events and observations associated with the holidays we list may be canceled or otherwise affected due to measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with event organizers for details.
Holidays and Observances in Tanzania in 2020
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Jan 12 | Sunday | Zanzibar Revolution Day | Public Holiday |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| Apr 7 | Tuesday | Karume Day | Public Holiday |
| Apr 10 | Friday | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 26 | Sunday | Union Day | Public Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | Worker's Day | Public Holiday |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mothers' Day | Observance |
| May 24 | Sunday | Eid el Fitri | Public Holiday |
| May 25 | Monday | Eid el Fitri Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jul 7 | Tuesday | Saba Saba | Public Holiday |
| Jul 31 | Friday | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| Aug 8 | Saturday | Farmers' Day | Public Holiday |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | September Equinox | Season |
| Oct 14 | Wednesday | Mwalimu Nyerere Day | Public Holiday |
| Oct 29 | Thursday | Maulid | Public Holiday |
| Dec 9 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
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While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
