Kenya Public Holidays 2026
This page contains a national calendar of all 2026 public holidays. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day |
| 21 Mar | Sat | Idd ul Fitr |
| 3 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
| 6 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 1 May | Fri | Labour Day |
| 27 May | Wed | Idd ul Azha * |
| 1 Jun | Mon | Madaraka Day |
| 10 Oct | Sat | Mazingira Day |
| 20 Oct | Tue | Mashujaa Day |
| 8 Nov | Sun | Diwali * |
| 12 Dec | Sat | Jamhuri Day |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec | Sat | Boxing Day |
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Note:
— Idd ul Azha is a public holiday observed by Muslims only.
— Diwali is a public holiday observed by Hindus only.