Public holidays in Kenya, 2027
13 public holidays, 6 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Kenya drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: New Year's Day on Friday 1 January.
2027 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Friday |
| 9 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Tuesday |
| 26 March | Good Friday | Friday |
| 28 March | Easter Sunday | Sunday |
| 29 March | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Saturday |
| 16 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Sunday |
| 1 June | Madaraka Day | Tuesday |
| 10 October | Moi Day | Sunday |
| 20 October | Mashujaa Day | Wednesday |
| 12 December | Jamhuri Day | Sunday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Saturday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Sunday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Kenya have in 2027?
13 nationwide public holidays, 6 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Kenya?
New Year's Day, on Friday 1 January 2027.
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.