Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF)
Season or date: Late June to July
East Africa's largest film and music festival held in Stone Town.
Festivals in Tanzania
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Saba Saba International Trade Fair
Season or date: One week including July 7
International commercial exhibition in Dar es Salaam.
Nane Nane Agricultural Show
Season or date: Around August 8
National agricultural and livestock exhibition held in Dodoma.
Mwaka Kogwa
Season or date: Late July
New Year celebration in Makunduchi village, Zanzibar, featuring ritual stick fighting.
Kilimanjaro Marathon
Season or date: Late February
International full marathon departing from and returning to Moshi.
Karibu Kili Tourism Fair
Season or date: June
Tourism industry trade fair in Arusha.
Bagamoyo International Arts Festival
Season or date: September
Cultural event on the coast gathering traditional dance, music, and theater.
Selous/Nyerere Wildlife Photography Week
Season or date: October
Photo safari contest in the southern reserve.
Serengeti Cultural Festival
Season or date: November
Showcasing tribal cultures including Maasai and Sukuma.
Uhuru Torch Race
Season or date: April to December
Traditional event where the independence torch tours the nation.
Public holidays
- New Year's Day
- Zanzibar Revolution Day
- Union Day
- Labour Day
- Industrial Day
- Farmers' Day
- Nyerere Day
- Independence Day
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
- Eid al-Fitr
- Eid al-Adha