Public Holidays in Kenya
Kenya observes 13 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Kenya
- Moi DaySaturday, October 10, 2026
- Mashujaa DayTuesday, October 20, 2026
- Jamhuri DaySaturday, December 12, 2026
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
- Boxing DaySaturday, December 26, 2026
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Madaraka Day | Public |
| Oct 10 | Saturday | Moi Day | Public |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Mashujaa Day | Public |
| Dec 12 | Saturday | Jamhuri Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026