How many public holidays does Kenya have in 2026?
Kenya has 12 public holidays in 2026, per Kenya Public Holidays 2026 (Public Holidays Act, Cap. 110).
Kenya has 12 public holidays in 2026, per Kenya Public Holidays 2026 (Public Holidays Act, Cap. 110). The longest long weekend lasts 4 days on 3–6 April 2026.
12 Public Holidays
Public HolidayToday
January
Dry season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
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12
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- 1New Year's Day
February
Dry season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
No holidays this month.
March
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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15
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18
19
20
21
22
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26
27
28
29
30
31
- 20Idd-ul-Fitr (expected)
April
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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22
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26
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30
- 3Good Friday
- 6Easter Monday
May
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 1Labour Day
- 27Idd-ul-Azha (expected)
June
Dry season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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17
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20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 1Madaraka Day
July
Dry season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
August
Dry season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
September
Dry season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
No holidays this month.
October
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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17
18
19
20
21
22
23
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25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 10Huduma Day
- 20Mashujaa Day
November
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
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25
26
27
28
29
30
No holidays this month.
December
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 12Jamhuri Day
- 25Christmas Day
- 26Boxing Day
Long Weekends in Kenya, 2026
Kenya has 7 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 4 days on 3–6 April 2026, covering Good Friday and Easter Monday. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
20–22 March 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri20Idd-ul-Fitr (expected)Holiday
- Sat21Saturday
- Sun22SundayHoliday
3–6 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
4 days
- Fri3Good FridayHoliday
- Sat4Saturday
- Sun5SundayHoliday
- Mon6Easter MondayHoliday
1–3 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri1Labour DayHoliday
- Sat2Saturday
- Sun3SundayHoliday
30 May – 1 June 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat30Saturday
- Sun31SundayHoliday
- Mon1Madaraka DayHoliday
10–11 October 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Sat10Huduma DayHoliday
- Sun11SundayHoliday
12–13 December 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Sat12Jamhuri DayHoliday
- Sun13SundayHoliday
25–27 December 2026
entirely official days off
3 days
- Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
- Sat26Boxing DayHoliday
- Sun27SundayHoliday
Kenya Public Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, Kenya has 12 public holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 26 December (Boxing Day).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Holiday |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | Idd-ul-Fitr (expected) | Holiday |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Holiday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Holiday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Holiday |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Idd-ul-Azha (expected) | Holiday |
| 1 June 2026 | Monday | Madaraka Day | Holiday |
| 10 October 2026 | Saturday | Huduma Day | Holiday |
| 20 October 2026 | Tuesday | Mashujaa Day | Holiday |
| 12 December 2026 | Saturday | Jamhuri Day | Holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Holiday |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Holiday |
Official source: Kenya Public Holidays 2026 (Public Holidays Act, Cap. 110) (National public holidays. Idd-ul-Fitr and Idd-ul-Azha depend on moon sighting and are gazetted close to the date; the dates shown are the expected ones for 2026. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as the holiday.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. National public holidays under the Public Holidays Act. Idd-ul-Fitr and Idd-ul-Azha depend on moon sighting; when a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed.
Download Kenya 2026 Holiday Data
The Kenya 2026 holiday data is available in open formats: JSON for applications, CSV for spreadsheets, and ICS for importing into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook.
Seasons in Kenya
Kenya is in the equatorial zone, with tropical wet and dry seasons rather than four temperate seasons. Two rainy seasons: the 'long rains' (Mar–May) and the 'short rains' (Oct–Dec); the highlands stay mild thanks to altitude.
Current season in Kenya
Wet (rainy) season
Mar–May & Oct–Dec
The rainy months, when most of the year's precipitation falls; temperatures stay warm.
Dry season
Jan–Feb & Jun–Sep
The drier months with less rainfall and more sunshine; temperatures remain warm year-round.
Seasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in Kenya in 2026?
There are 7 long-weekend periods in Kenya in 2026. The longest lasts 4 days on 3-6 April 2026, covering Good Friday and Easter Monday.
What is the official source for the 2026 Kenya holiday calendar?
The official source is Kenya Public Holidays 2026 (Public Holidays Act, Cap. 110) (National public holidays. Idd-ul-Fitr and Idd-ul-Azha depend on moon sighting and are gazetted close to the date; the dates shown are the expected ones for 2026. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as the holiday).