Public holidays in Kenya, 2026
13 public holidays, 9 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Kenya drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Jamhuri Day on Saturday 12 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 5 April | Easter Sunday | Sunday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 1 June | Madaraka Day | Monday |
| 10 October | Moi Day | Saturday |
| 20 October | Mashujaa Day | Tuesday |
| 12 December | Jamhuri Day | Saturday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Kenya have in 2026?
13 nationwide public holidays, 9 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Kenya?
Jamhuri Day, on Saturday 12 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.