Public Holidays in Kenya
Every public holiday in Kenya for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Jamhuri Day · Saturday, December 12, 2026
Kenya public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Madaraka Day | Public |
| Oct 10 | Saturday | Mazingira 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 |
Kenya public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| Jun 1 | Tuesday | Madaraka Day | Public |
| Oct 11 | Monday | Mazingira Day | Public |
| Oct 20 | Wednesday | Mashujaa Day | Public |
| Dec 13 | Monday | Jamhuri Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day | Public |
Kenya public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| Jun 1 | Thursday | Madaraka Day | Public |
| Oct 10 | Tuesday | Mazingira Day | Public |
| Oct 20 | Friday | Mashujaa Day | Public |
| Dec 12 | Tuesday | Jamhuri Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Tuesday | Boxing Day | Public |
Other countries
About holidays in Kenya
This page lists Kenya's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Kenya?
Kenya has 10 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Kenya?
Jamhuri Day on Saturday, December 12, 2026 — 46 days away.
Are all holidays in Kenya nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.