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.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 10 March 2027 | Wednesday | 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. |
| 26 March 2027 | Friday | Good FridayGood Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| 29 March 2027 | Monday | Easter MondayEaster Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturday | Labour DayLabor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| 1 June 2027 | Tuesday | Madaraka DayMadaraka Day is a public holiday in Kenya |
| 10 October 2027 | Sunday | Mazingira DayMazingira Day is a public holiday in Kenya |
| 11 October 2027 | Monday | Day off for Mazingira DayMazingira Day is a public holiday in Kenya |
| 20 October 2027 | Wednesday | Mashujaa DayMashujaa Day is a public holiday in Kenya |
| 12 December 2027 | Sunday | Jamhuri DayJamhuri Day is a public holiday in Kenya |
| 13 December 2027 | Monday | Jamhuri Day ObservedJamhuri Day is a public holiday in Kenya |
| 25 December 2027 | Saturday | Christmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 26 December 2027 | Sunday | Boxing DayBoxing Day is a public holiday in Kenya |
| 27 December 2027 | Monday | Day 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.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 28 March 2027 | Sunday | Easter SundayEaster Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| 24 December 2027 | Friday | 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 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.
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