Calendars
Public holidays in Kenya 2026
11 public holidays; 8 fall on a working day. The weekend in Kenya is Saturday and Sunday.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Friday | Eid al-Fitr |
| Friday | Good Friday |
| Monday | Easter Monday |
| Friday | Labor Day |
| Monday | Madaraka Day |
| Saturday | Mazingira Dayweekend |
| Tuesday | Mashujaa Day |
| Saturday | Jamhuri Dayweekend |
| Friday | Christmas Day |
| Saturday | Boxing Dayweekend |
Notes
Only nationwide public holidays are listed. Regions, employers and schools may add others. See also the 2026 calendar and time in Kenya. Source: holidays 0.108 (github.com/vacanza/holidays), MIT.