World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Kenya, 2027
Holiday dates14vs 2026: +3
On weekdays9not on the weekend
On the weekend5weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days5
World rank100 / 245median 14 days
All public holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| Mar 9, 2027 | Tue | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Labor Day |
| Jun 1, 2027 | Tue | Madaraka Day |
| Oct 10, 2027 | Sun (weekend) | Mazingira Day |
| Oct 11, 2027 | Mon | Mazingira Day (observed) |
| Oct 20, 2027 | Wed | Mashujaa Day |
| Dec 12, 2027 | Sun (weekend) | Jamhuri Day |
| Dec 13, 2027 | Mon | Jamhuri Day (observed) |
| Dec 25, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2027 | Sun (weekend) | Boxing Day |
| Dec 27, 2027 | Mon | Boxing Day (observed) |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2027
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 3, 2027 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
| Mar 26, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Monday |
| Oct 9, 2027 – Oct 11, 2027 | 3 days | Mazingira Day・Mazingira Day (observed) |
| Dec 11, 2027 – Dec 13, 2027 | 3 days | Jamhuri Day・Jamhuri Day (observed) |
| Dec 25, 2027 – Dec 27, 2027 | 3 days | Christmas Day・Boxing Day・Boxing Day (observed) |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2026
- + Boxing Day (observed)
- + Jamhuri Day (observed)
- + Mazingira Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2027 →
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.