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2026 Kenya Holidays

See public holidays in Kenya for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

10

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

December

3 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

Mazingira Day

106 days away

About Kenya holidays in 2026

In 2026, Kenya observes a variety of public holidays, reflecting both national celebrations and significant religious observances. The year begins with New Year's Day and includes key Christian holidays like Good Friday and Easter Monday in the spring. Mid-year features national days such as Madaraka Day. The latter part of the year is marked by Mazingira Day and Mashujaa Day, culminating in the year-end celebrations of Jamhuri Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
June 1, 2026MondayMadaraka Day
October 10, 2026SaturdayMazingira Day
October 20, 2026TuesdayMashujaa Day
December 12, 2026SaturdayJamhuri Day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdayBoxing Day

Planning around Kenya holidays in 2026

  • Observe that holidays are spread throughout the year, with some months having no public holidays.
  • Note that several holidays fall in quick succession at the end of the year.
  • Be aware of the dates for religious holidays, which can vary.
  • Check specific dates for holidays that may be subject to change.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Kenya's holiday calendar in 2026 shows a notable concentration of observances in the spring and at the year's end. April features two significant holidays, including the Easter period, while December hosts three major celebrations.

The middle of the year, from July through September, is notably quiet with no public holidays. This creates a distinct lull in national observances between the mid-year and late-year holiday periods.

The year begins and ends with public holidays, with a more dispersed pattern in between, punctuated by single holidays in May, June, and October.

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