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Public holidays in Kenya in 2026
Kenya has 13 public holidays in 2026. 4 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. April has the most with 3.
2026 public holiday dates in Kenya
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 5 April 2026 | Sundayweekend | Easter Sunday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 1 June 2026 | Monday | Madaraka Day |
| 10 October 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Moi Day |
| 20 October 2026 | Tuesday | Mashujaa Day |
| 12 December 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Jamhuri Day |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Boxing Day |
Long weekends in Kenya in 2026
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr): Fri 20 MarchGood Friday: Fri 3 AprilEaster Monday: Mon 6 AprilLabour Day: Fri 1 MayMadaraka Day: Mon 1 JuneChristmas Day: Fri 25 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
Easter Sunday: Sunday 5 April 2026Moi Day: Saturday 10 October 2026Jamhuri Day: Saturday 12 December 2026Boxing Day: Saturday 26 December 2026