The inauguration of John Magufuli as the 5th president of Tanzania took place on Thursday, 5 November 2015.

It marked the commencement of the first five-year term of John Magufuli as President and Samia Suluhu as Vice President.

Magufuli won the 2015 presidential election, receiving 58% of the vote.

Outgoing President Jakaya Kikwete declared the day as a public holiday.