Public holidays
Kenya public holidays 2026
Every public holiday in Kenya for 2026, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2026 leave →
The best long weekends in Kenya, 2026
- Eid al-Fitr — 2026-03-20 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Good Friday — 2026-04-03 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Easter Monday — 2026-04-06 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Labour Day — 2026-05-01 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Madaraka Day — 2026-06-01 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Christmas Day — 2026-12-25 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- New Year's Day — 2026-01-01 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Mashujaa Day — 2026-10-20 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Eid al-Adha — 2026-05-27 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
All Kenya public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 2026-03-20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr |
| 2026-04-03 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 2026-04-06 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 2026-05-01 | Friday | Labour Day |
| 2026-05-27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha |
| 2026-06-01 | Monday | Madaraka Day |
| 2026-10-10 | Saturday | Mazingira Day |
| 2026-10-20 | Tuesday | Mashujaa Day |
| 2026-12-12 | Saturday | Jamhuri Day |
| 2026-12-25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 2026-12-26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |