World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Kenya, 2026
Holiday dates11vs 2025: -2
On weekdays8not on the weekend
On the weekend3weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days5
World rank189 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Fri | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Labor Day |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Mon | Madaraka Day |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Mazingira Day |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Tue | Mashujaa Day |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Jamhuri Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Boxing Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 – Mar 22, 2026 | 3 days | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| May 30, 2026 – Jun 1, 2026 | 3 days | Madaraka Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 3 days | Christmas Day・Boxing Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- − Eid al-Fitr (observed, estimated)
- − Madaraka Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.