Holidays in Kenya in 2027

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Kenya in 2027. 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 2027, Friday
National
Eid al-Fitr Kenya
March 11 2027, Thursday
National
March Equinox Kenya
March 20 2027, Saturday
Seasonal
Good Friday Kenya
March 26 2027, Friday
National
Easter Sunday Kenya
March 28 2027, Sunday
Observance
Easter Monday Kenya
March 29 2027, Monday
National
Labour Day/May Day Kenya
May 1 2027, Saturday
National
Mother's Day Kenya
May 9 2027, Sunday
Observance
Eid al-Adha Kenya
May 17 2027, Monday
Optional
Madaraka Day Kenya
June 1 2027, Tuesday
National
June Solstice Kenya
June 21 2027, Monday
Seasonal
September Equinox Kenya
September 23 2027, Thursday
Seasonal
Moi Day Kenya
October 10 2027, Sunday
National
Moi Day Kenya
October 11 2027, Monday
National
Mashujaa Day Kenya
October 20 2027, Wednesday
National
Jamhuri Day Kenya
December 12 2027, Sunday
National
Jamhuri Day Kenya
December 13 2027, Monday
National
December Solstice Kenya
December 22 2027, Wednesday
Seasonal
Christmas Eve Kenya
December 24 2027, Friday
Observance
Christmas Day Kenya
December 25 2027, Saturday
National
Boxing Day Kenya
December 26 2027, Sunday
National
New Year's Eve Kenya
December 31 2027, Friday
Observance