Kenya public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Kenya): Jamhuri Day, on Saturday, December 12, 2026, 38 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 12
- On a weekend
- 3
- Long weekends
- 5
Kenya public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| March 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| June 1 | Monday | Madaraka Day |
| October 10 | Saturday | Moi Day |
| October 20 | Tuesday | Mashujaa Day |
| December 12 | Saturday | Jamhuri Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- March 20 – March 223 days off
- April 3 – April 64 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 30 – June 13 days off
- October 17 – October 204 days off · if you take Monday October 19 off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Kenya have in 2026?
Kenya has 12 public holidays in 2026; 3 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Kenya?
Next public holiday (Kenya): Jamhuri Day, on Saturday, December 12, 2026, 38 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Kenya has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.