Tanzania
Capital: Dodoma
About
Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania, is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region. It is bordered by Uganda to the northwest; Kenya to the northeast; the Indian Ocean to the east; Mozambique and Malawi to the south; Zambia to the southwest; and Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. According to a 2024 estimate, Tanzania has a population of around 67.5 million, making it the most populous country located entirely south of the equator.
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in Tanzania. On these dates, expect banks, post offices, and government services to close. Many shops and museums close or run shortened hours; transit typically still runs.
Nane Nane · Nane Nane Day
August 8, 2026
Saturday
Siku ya Nyerere · Nyerere Day
October 14, 2026
Wednesday
Siku ya Uhuru · Independence Day
December 9, 2026
Wednesday
Krismasi · Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Friday
Siku ya kufungua Zawadi · St. Stephen's Day
December 26, 2026
Saturday
Mwaka mpya · New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Friday
Cities (2)
References4
These references support the changing or licensed material on this page. Personal notes and ordinary geographic facts are not footnoted individually. Entry rules can change, so verify them before booking.
- Travel practicalities. Entry, driving, electricity, water, and official application context. Related: Driving side, World Standards, CDC Yellow Book, WHO drinking-water guidance, Official eVisa portal.
- Country background. Wikipedia summary may be clipped or paraphrased. Numeric baselines are cross-checked with Wikidata. Related: .
