🇰🇪Kenya 2027 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Kenya in 2027, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 16 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Mwaka mpya | 2027-01-01 | 93 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Idd-ul-Fitr | 2027-03-09 | 160 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Ijumaa Kuu | 2027-03-26 | 177 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Pasaka | 2027-03-28 | 179 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Jumatatu ya Pasaka | 2027-03-29 | 180 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Labour Day | 2027-05-01 | 213 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Idd-ul-Azha | 2027-05-16 | 228 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Madaraka | 2027-06-01 | 244 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Moi Day | 2027-10-10 | 375 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Moi Day (substitute day) | 2027-10-11 | 376 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Mashujaa | 2027-10-20 | 385 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Jamhuri | 2027-12-12 | 438 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Jamhuri (substitute day) | 2027-12-13 | 439 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Krismasi | 2027-12-25 | 451 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2027-12-26 | 452 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day (substitute day) | 2027-12-27 | 453 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Kenya 2027 Holiday Planning Highlights
Kenya has 16 public holidays in 2027. 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.
- Mwaka mpya: 2027-01-01 to 2027-01-03, 3 consecutive days
- Ijumaa Kuu: 2027-03-26 to 2027-03-29, 4 consecutive days
- Moi Day: 2027-10-09 to 2027-10-11, 3 consecutive days
- Siku ya Jamhuri: 2027-12-11 to 2027-12-13, 3 consecutive days
- Krismasi: 2027-12-25 to 2027-12-27, 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.
- Idd-ul-Fitr: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2027-03-06 to 2027-03-09
- Siku ya Madaraka: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2027-05-29 to 2027-06-01
In 2027, 7 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Kenya provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
12 is the busiest holiday month, with 5 public holidays.