Holidays in Kenya in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Kenya in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Kenya.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Kenya January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| March Equinox | Kenya March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Eid al-Fitr | Kenya March 21 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Good Friday | Kenya April 3 2026, Friday |
National |
| Easter Sunday | Kenya April 5 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Easter Monday | Kenya April 6 2026, Monday |
National |
| Labour Day/May Day | Kenya May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| Mother's Day | Kenya May 10 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Eid al-Adha | Kenya May 27 2026, Wednesday |
Optional |
| Madaraka Day | Kenya June 1 2026, Monday |
National |
| June Solstice | Kenya June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| September Equinox | Kenya September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Moi Day | Kenya October 10 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Mashujaa Day | Kenya October 20 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Jamhuri Day | Kenya December 12 2026, Saturday |
National |
| December Solstice | Kenya December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | Kenya December 24 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | Kenya December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| Boxing Day | Kenya December 26 2026, Saturday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | Kenya December 31 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
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