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Public Holidays

Public Holidays

Tanzania observes the following Public holidays: 

- New Year - 1st January
- Zanzibar Revolutionary Day - 12th January
- Karume Day - 7th April
- Union Day - 26th April
- International Workers’ Day - 1st May
- Saba Saba Day - 7th July
- Farmers Day (Nane Nane Day)  - 8th August
- Nyerere Day - 14th October
- Christmas Day - 25th December
- Boxing Day - 26th December
- Good Friday* 
- Easter Monday* 
- Eid El Fitr** 
- Maulid** 
- Eid El Hajji** 

* Christian holidays that changes each year according to the  calendar 
** Islamic holidays change from year to year depending on the sighting of the new moon.