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Jan 1, Wed
New Year's Day
Mwaka Mpya
A celebration of the beginning of the year in the Gregorian calendar, associated with rest, family gatherings, fireworks, festive meals, and exchanging good wishes.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year
New Year's Day

Jan 12, Sun
Zanzibar Revolution Day
Mapinduzi Day
The day in Tanzania marks the 1964 revolution that overthrew the Sultan of Zanzibar and led to the union with Tanganyika.

Mar 31, Mon
Eid al-Fitr
Eid el Fitri
Important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting (sawm).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eid_al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr

Apr 1, Tue
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Eid el Fitri

Apr 7, Mon
Karume Day
The day in Tanzania commemorates the assassination of Abeid Amani Karume (1905–1972), the first president of Zanzibar.

Apr 18, Fri
Good Friday
The Friday of Holy Week, dedicated to remembering the trial, crucifixion, suffering, death of Jesus Christ, and His burial after being taken down from the cross.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Friday
Good Friday

Apr 21, Mon
Easter Monday
A holiday observed on the day after Easter Sunday, associated with rest, family time, outdoor picnics, egg rolling games, and in some regions - such as Central and Eastern Europe - playful water-splashing customs.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_Monday
Easter Monday

Apr 26, Sat
Union Day
The day in Tanzania commemorates the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar to form the United Republic of Tanzania on April 26, 1964.

May 1, Thu
International Workers' Day
Siku ya Wafanyakazi
A holiday observed on May 1st to recognize workers and labor rights, with historical origins in late 19th-century labor demonstrations.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Workers'_Day
International Workers' Day

Jun 7, Sat
Eid al-Adha
One of the most important Islamic holidays, it honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son, as an act of obedience to God's command. Begins on the tenth day of the Islamic month Dhu'l-Hijjah
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eid_al-Adha
Eid al-Adha

Jul 7, Mon
Saba Saba
The day in Tanzania commemorates the founding of the Tanganyika African National Union (TANU) on July 7, 1954, which played a key role in the independence movement.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saba_Saba_Day

Aug 8, Fri
Farmers' Day
Siku ya Wakulima
The day, known as Nane Nane in Swahili, was initiated by the Tanzanian government to celebrate farmers and promote agricultural innovation on August 8 each year.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nane_Nane_Day

Sep 5, Fri
The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Maulid
Traditional commemoration of the birth of Muhammad, falls on 12 Rabi' al-awwal
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mawlid

Oct 14, Tue
Mwalimu Nyerere Day
Siku ya Mwalimu Nyerere
The day in Tanzania commemorates Julius Nyerere (1922–1999), the country's first president and a leader of African socialism and independence.

Dec 9, Tue
Republic Day
Siku ya Jamhuri
The day in Tanzania marks the adoption of the republican constitution on December 9, 1962.

Dec 25, Thu
Christmas Day
Christmas
Christian feast day that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas
Christmas Day

Dec 26, Fri
Second Day of Christmas
Boxing Day
A continuation of the Christmas celebration, marked by family time, rest, and traditions of giving, also known in many countries as Boxing Day, Second Day of Christmas, Saint Stephen’s Day, or the Day of Goodwill
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Day_of_Christmas
Second Day of Christmas

2025 - CALENDARS -
2025
1 Jan New Year's Day
12 Jan Zanzibar Revolution Day
31 Mar Eid al-Fitr
1 Apr Eid al-Fitr Holiday
7 Apr Karume Day
18 Apr Good Friday
21 Apr Easter Monday
26 Apr Union Day
1 May International Workers' Day
7 Jun Eid al-Adha
7 Jul Saba Saba
8 Aug Farmers' Day
5 Sep The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
14 Oct Mwalimu Nyerere Day
9 Dec Republic Day
25 Dec Christmas Day
26 Dec Second Day of Christmas
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