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Calendar April 2026 & Moon Phases
This free calendar features official public holidays, traditional festivals, major sporting events and precise monthly moon phases for your region, and supports one-click downloading and high-quality printing.
Public Holidays in Tanzania 2026
| Date | Week | Public Holidays | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | National |
| January 12, 2026 | Mon | Zanzibar Revolution Day | National |
| March 21, 2026 | Sat | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| March 22, 2026 | Sun | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| April 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | National |
| April 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | National |
| April 7, 2026 | Tue | The Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume Day | National |
| April 26, 2026 | Sun | Union Celebrations | National |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | International Workers' Day | National |
| May 28, 2026 | Thu | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| July 7, 2026 | Tue | International Trade Fair | National |
| August 8, 2026 | Sat | Peasants' Day | National |
| August 26, 2026 | Wed | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) | National |
| October 14, 2026 | Wed | The Mwalimu Nyerere Day and Climax of the Uhuru Torch Race | National |
| December 9, 2026 | Wed | Independence and Republic Day | National |
| December 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | National |
| December 26, 2026 | Sat | Boxing Day | National |
About Public Holidays in Tanzania
Tanzania's holidays reflect a blend of Swahili culture, Islamic and Christian faith, and the memory of its socialist founding. Union Day on April 26 celebrates the 1964 merger of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, while the Independence Day on December 9 marks 1961. The Zanzibar archipelago adds its own Islamic holidays, with the two Eids and the Prophet's birthday, while the mainland observes Christmas and Easter. The country also marks the Revolution Day of Zanzibar on January 12 and Nane Nane Farmers' Day in August.
In April 2026 there are 4 public holidays: Good Friday, Easter Monday, The Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume Day, Union Celebrations. In 2026, Tanzania observes 17 public holidays including 17 national, of which 5 fall on a weekend.
Sports Events in Tanzania 2026
| Date | Week | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Fri | Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics | International |
| May 25, 2026 | Mon | Tanzania Premier League Final | Sport |
| June 11, 2026 | Thu | FIFA World Cup 2026 | International |