The Tanzanian government has urged its citizens to celebrate Independence Day at home on December 9, 2025, with only essential workers reporting to their jobs. This directive comes amid plans for protests that authorities have declared illegal.

• Government spokesperson Mussa Azzan Zungu announced President Suluhu's message for citizens to rest at home on Independence Day.
• The police have banned planned demonstrations, stating that any protests on Independence Day would be illegal due to "unlawful tactics" and a lack of formal notification.
• Police spokesperson David Misime confirmed the illegality of the protests, noting that no identifiable person had submitted formal notification for the planned demonstrations.