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Kenya Public Holidays 2027

There are 14 public holidays in Kenya in 2027, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.

Last updated 3 July 2026.

Public holidays in 2027

The 14 public holidays Kenya marks in 2027.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2027FridayNew Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
10 March 2027WednesdayIdd 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.
26 March 2027FridayGood FridayGood Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
29 March 2027MondayEaster MondayEaster Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
1 May 2027SaturdayLabour DayLabor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
1 June 2027TuesdayMadaraka DayMadaraka Day is a public holiday in Kenya
10 October 2027SundayMazingira DayMazingira Day is a public holiday in Kenya
11 October 2027MondayDay off for Mazingira DayMazingira Day is a public holiday in Kenya
20 October 2027WednesdayMashujaa DayMashujaa Day is a public holiday in Kenya
12 December 2027SundayJamhuri DayJamhuri Day is a public holiday in Kenya
13 December 2027MondayJamhuri Day ObservedJamhuri Day is a public holiday in Kenya
25 December 2027SaturdayChristmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
26 December 2027SundayBoxing DayBoxing Day is a public holiday in Kenya
27 December 2027MondayDay off for Boxing DayBoxing Day is a public holiday in Kenya

Religious holidays in 2027

Religious dates many households in Kenya mark, whether or not they are days off.

DateDayHoliday
28 March 2027SundayEaster SundayEaster Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
24 December 2027FridayChristmas 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 2027?

There are 14 public holidays in Kenya in 2027. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.

What are the holiday dates for Kenya in 2027?

Every public holiday for Kenya in 2027, with its date and day of the week, is in the table above.

Can I add Kenya 2027 holidays to my calendar?

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