Public holidays in Kenya
Kenya has 13 public holidays in 2026, listed below with the weekday each one falls on.
- 13 Public
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| March 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| June 1 | Monday | Madaraka Day | Public |
| October 10 | Saturday | Moi Day | Public |
| October 20 | Tuesday | Mashujaa Day | Public |
| December 12 | Saturday | Jamhuri Day | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Kenya have in 2026?
- Kenya has 13 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in Kenya in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in Kenya fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 4 of them: Easter Sunday, Moi Day, Jamhuri Day, Boxing Day.