🇰🇪Kenya 2026 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Kenya in 2026, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 13 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Mwaka mpya | 2026-01-01 | 270 days ago | Public Holidays |
Idd-ul-Fitr | 2026-03-20 | 192 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ijumaa Kuu | 2026-04-03 | 178 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pasaka | 2026-04-05 | 176 days ago | Public Holidays |
Jumatatu ya Pasaka | 2026-04-06 | 175 days ago | Public Holidays |
Labour Day | 2026-05-01 | 150 days ago | Public Holidays |
Idd-ul-Azha | 2026-05-27 | 124 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Madaraka | 2026-06-01 | 119 days ago | Public Holidays |
Moi Day | 2026-10-10 | 12 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Mashujaa | 2026-10-20 | 22 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Jamhuri | 2026-12-12 | 75 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Krismasi | 2026-12-25 | 88 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2026-12-26 | 89 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Kenya 2026 Holiday Planning Highlights
Kenya has 13 public holidays in 2026. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 5 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Idd-ul-Fitr: 2026-03-20 to 2026-03-22, 3 consecutive days
- Ijumaa Kuu: 2026-04-03 to 2026-04-06, 4 consecutive days
- Labour Day: 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-03, 3 consecutive days
- Siku ya Madaraka: 2026-05-30 to 2026-06-01, 3 consecutive days
- Krismasi: 2026-12-25 to 2026-12-27, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 2 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- Mwaka mpya: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
- Siku ya Mashujaa: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-20
In 2026, 4 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Kenya provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
4 is the busiest holiday month, with 3 public holidays.