How many days until New Year's Day in Tanzania?
New Year's Day (Mwaka mpya) is a nationwide public holiday in Tanzania. In 2027 it falls on a Friday.
New Year's Day dates in Tanzania
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 1 January 2026 | Nationwide |
| Friday, 1 January 2027 | Nationwide |
Other countries with New Year's Day
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia and 152 more.
Frequently asked questions
When is New Year's Day in Tanzania?
New Year's Day falls on Thursday, 1 January 2026 and Friday, 1 January 2027.
Is New Year's Day a nationwide public holiday in Tanzania?
Yes, New Year's Day is a public holiday across the whole country.
Does New Year's Day fall on a weekend?
Not in the years listed: New Year's Day falls on a weekday in 2026, 2027.
Which public holiday in Tanzania comes after New Year's Day?
The next one is Zanzibar Revolution Day on Tuesday, 12 January 2027.
How many days until New Year's Day?
The live countdown at the top of this page shows the days and weeks left. It is calculated from your device's date.
More Tanzania holidays
- Zanzibar Revolution Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Karume Day
- Union Day
- International Workers' Day
- Saba Saba Day
- Nane Nane Day
- Nyerere Day
- Independence Day
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