Maximise your leave

Maximise your 2026 annual leave in Kenya

Kenya’s 2026 public holidays create 9 long-weekend opportunities — 6 free, 3with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.

The best long weekends to book in Kenya, 2026

  • Eid al-Fitr 2026-03-20 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Good Friday 2026-04-03 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Easter Monday 2026-04-06 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Labour Day 2026-05-01 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Madaraka Day 2026-06-01 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Christmas Day 2026-12-25 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • New Year's Day 2026-01-01 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
  • Mashujaa Day 2026-10-20 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
  • Eid al-Adha 2026-05-27 (Wednesday). Take 2 leave days for 5 days off.

Get your full optimised year

The plays above are the obvious wins. The planner combines public holidays, weekends and your whole leave budget into the most efficient plan — including the long Easter and Christmas stacks.

Plan your 2026 leave in Kenya

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