Eid al-Fitr
Nationwide public holiday in Tanzania · Eid El-Fitri
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 March | Saturday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2026 | 22 March | Sunday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2027 | 10 March | Wednesday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2027 | 11 March | Thursday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Tanzania.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Take Friday 12 March off and get 5 days in a row (Wed 10 Mar – Sun 14 Mar).
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Dar es Salaam around 10 March: high 31°C (87°F), low 27°C (80°F), rain on 40% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Dar es Salaam. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Wednesday 10 March in Dar es Salaam: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Tanzania
Friday, 26 March 2027
Eid al-Fitr in other countries
Algeria
Benin
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Djibouti
Egypt
Eritrea
Ethiopia
More for Tanzania
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.