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Public holidays in Tanzania

Public holidays in Tanzania are in accordance with the Public Holidays Ordinance (Amended) Act,[1] 1966 and are observed throughout the nation.

Background

The Public Holidays Ordinance (Amended) Act, 1966 lists twelve public holidays in its schedule. At present, Tanzania has a total of seventeen public holidays:[2] eight religious holidays, three national holidays, two commemorating the death anniversaries of the inaugural leaders of its constituent states and the remaining four of other national importance.

The President of Tanzania may declare additional holidays at his or her discretion, for example, during the general election day. The President of Zanzibar may do the same within the semi-autonomous islands of Zanzibar.[3] A recent example of this was on 4 November 2015 where President Kikwete announced a national holiday for the next day to celebrate Magufuli winning the presidential election.[4]

General list[5][6]

List for 2020

A banner with Maulid greetings in Kisutu, Dar es Salaam.
Revolution Day military parade at Amaan Stadium in Unguja, Zanzibar.

List for 2016

* denotes subject to the sighting of the moon

See also

References

  1. ^ "The Public Holidays Ordinance (Amended) Act, 1966" (PDF). Parliament of Tanzania. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
  2. ^ "PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN TANZANIA 2017". Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania Washington D.C. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
  3. ^ "JK: It's public holiday to celebrate Z'bar Revolution". The Guardian. 13 January 2014. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
  4. ^ "Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania - Tovuti Rasmi ya Rais". ikulu.go.tz. Retrieved 2015-11-04.
  5. ^ "Public Holidays 2023" (PDF). Bank of Tanzania. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Public Holidays". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Saba Saba Day in Tanzania in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  8. ^ "Saba Saba Day in Tanzania in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved August 23, 2020.

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