Eid al-Adha in Tanzania 2027
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About
Eid al-Adha is a one-day statutory Tanzanian public holiday. The current estimate is Monday 17 May 2027, but the final date depends on the Islamic lunar calendar and official local announcement.
Highlights
- One-day public holiday required by Tanzanian law
- Most visible in Zanzibar and Muslim communities across Tanzania
Practical tips
- Treat 17 May as provisional until officially announced
- Plan banking and government errands around the final date
- Confirm flights, ferries and transfers directly
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