Kenya Public Holidays 2026
There are 11 public holidays in Kenya in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
Next holiday
Mazingira Day
10 October 2026 (Saturday), in 99 days
Public holidays in 2026
The 11 public holidays Kenya marks in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | Idd ul-FitrEid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight. |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good FridayGood Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter MondayEaster Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour DayLabor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| 1 June 2026 | Monday | Madaraka DayMadaraka Day is a public holiday in Kenya |
| 10 October 2026 | Saturday | Mazingira DayMazingira Day is a public holiday in Kenya |
| 20 October 2026 | Tuesday | Mashujaa DayMashujaa Day is a public holiday in Kenya |
| 12 December 2026 | Saturday | Jamhuri DayJamhuri Day is a public holiday in Kenya |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Boxing DayBoxing Day is a public holiday in Kenya |
Religious holidays in 2026
Religious dates many households in Kenya mark, whether or not they are days off.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 5 April 2026 | Sunday | Easter SundayEaster Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| 24 December 2026 | Thursday | Christmas EveChristmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
Beyond the public and religious holidays above, Kenya also has many observances, seasonal markers and regional dates. OneHaus tracks the full set and keeps them current in your shared home calendar, so you never have to chase them down. Start free.
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Other years
See the Kenya holidays hub for every year.
Holidays in other countries
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Kenya in 2026?
There are 11 public holidays in Kenya in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.
When is the next holiday in Kenya?
The next holiday in Kenya is Mazingira Day on 10 October 2026 (Saturday).
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