Public holidays
Kenya public holidays 2027
Every public holiday in Kenya for 2027, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2027 leave →
The best long weekends in Kenya, 2027
- New Year's Day — 2027-01-01 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Good Friday — 2027-03-26 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Easter Monday — 2027-03-29 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Eid al-Adha (substitute) — 2027-05-17 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Mazingira Day — 2027-10-11 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Jamhuri Day — 2027-12-13 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Boxing Day (substitute) — 2027-12-27 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Eid al-Fitr — 2027-03-09 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Madaraka Day — 2027-06-01 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Mashujaa Day — 2027-10-20 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
All Kenya public holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| 2027-03-09 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr |
| 2027-03-26 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 2027-03-29 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 2027-05-01 | Saturday | Labour Day |
| 2027-05-16 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha |
| 2027-05-17 | Monday | Eid al-Adha (substitute) |
| 2027-06-01 | Tuesday | Madaraka Day |
| 2027-10-11 | Monday | Mazingira Day |
| 2027-10-20 | Wednesday | Mashujaa Day |
| 2027-12-13 | Monday | Jamhuri Day |
| 2027-12-25 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| 2027-12-26 | Sunday | Boxing Day |
| 2027-12-27 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute) |