🇰🇪Kenya - 2026 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for Kenya in 2026, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 13 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Mwaka mpya | 2026-01-01 | 265 days ago | Public Holidays |
Idd-ul-Fitr | 2026-03-20 | 187 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ijumaa Kuu | 2026-04-03 | 173 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pasaka | 2026-04-05 | 171 days ago | Public Holidays |
Jumatatu ya Pasaka | 2026-04-06 | 170 days ago | Public Holidays |
Labour Day | 2026-05-01 | 145 days ago | Public Holidays |
Idd-ul-Azha | 2026-05-27 | 119 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Madaraka | 2026-06-01 | 114 days ago | Public Holidays |
Moi Day | 2026-10-10 | 17 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Mashujaa | 2026-10-20 | 27 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Jamhuri | 2026-12-12 | 80 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Krismasi | 2026-12-25 | 93 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2026-12-26 | 94 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 time off
The following 5 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
- Siku ya Mashujaa: after taking time off, 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.