Public Holiday

Karume Day is a national holiday in Tanzania, observed on April 7th to commemorate the life and contributions of Abeid Amani Karume, the 1st President of Zanzibar.

Union Day in Tanzania is a public holiday celebrated annually on April 26th to commemorate the 1964 unification of Tanganyika and Zanzibar to form the United Republic of Tanzania. It marks the merger of the mainland (Tanganyika) and the island (Zanzibar) and is a day for national reflection and celebration of unity.

Eid al-Adha, or the "Festival of Sacrifice," is one of two major festivals in Islam, commemorating the Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. It marks the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage and occurs on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar.

Also known as ‘Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair Day’, this day is a national public holiday in Tanzania that commemorates the 1954 date when the Tanganyika African National Union (TANU) was founded. The name Saba Saba is symbolic and is Swahili for seven seven, which translates to the 7th day of the 7th month […]

Farmers Day in Tanzania, known as Nane Nane, is celebrated annually on August 8th to honor the contributions of farmers and the agricultural sector to the national economy. The day involves agricultural exhibitions, workshops, and community events across the country, showcasing innovations and knowledge in farming. "Nane Nane" is Swahili for "eight eight," referencing the date it is […]