Tanzania country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (FR)
📍 Tanzania
Theme Independence Day 2026
Tanzania is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Dodoma, the national observance is Independence Day on 9 December, and the national colours are green and gold. Tanganyika became independent on 9 December 1961. Union Day on 26 April marks the 1964 union with Zanzibar that formed Tanzania. Dodoma is the capital.
Capital and region (FR)
Dodoma is the capital. Tanzania sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Wednesday, 9 December 2026. Tanganyika became independent on 9 December 1961. Union Day on 26 April marks the 1964 union with Zanzibar that formed Tanzania. Dodoma is the capital. Locally it is called Uhuru Day. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are green and gold. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Tanzania?
The capital is Dodoma.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Wednesday, 9 December 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Tanganyika became independent on 9 December 1961. Union Day on 26 April marks the 1964 union with Zanzibar that formed Tanzania. Dodoma is the capital.
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