🇰🇪Kenya - 2027 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for Kenya in 2027, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 16 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Mwaka mpya | 2027-01-01 | 87 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Idd-ul-Fitr | 2027-03-09 | 154 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Ijumaa Kuu | 2027-03-26 | 171 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Pasaka | 2027-03-28 | 173 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Jumatatu ya Pasaka | 2027-03-29 | 174 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Labour Day | 2027-05-01 | 207 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Idd-ul-Azha | 2027-05-16 | 222 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Madaraka | 2027-06-01 | 238 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Moi Day | 2027-10-10 | 369 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Moi Day (substitute day) | 2027-10-11 | 370 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Mashujaa | 2027-10-20 | 379 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Jamhuri | 2027-12-12 | 432 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Jamhuri (substitute day) | 2027-12-13 | 433 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Krismasi | 2027-12-25 | 445 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2027-12-26 | 446 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day (substitute day) | 2027-12-27 | 447 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 time off
The following 5 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2027-03-06 to 2027-03-09
- Siku ya Madaraka: after taking time off, 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.