Discover December 2026 public holidays in Kenya with exact dates for Jamhuri Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.
Jamhuri Day
Saturday, 12 December 2026 (National public holiday celebrating Kenya’s republic/independence).
Christmas Eve
Thursday, 24 December 2026 (Observance; important cultural/holiday period).
Christmas Day
Friday, 25 December 2026 (Public holiday).
Boxing Day
Saturday, 26 December 2026 (Public holiday).
New Year’s Eve
Thursday, 31 December 2026 (Observance leading into 2027).
If you want just the gazetted public holidays (official days off work/school) in December, they are:
- Jamhuri Day – Dec 12
- Christmas Day – Dec 25
- Boxing Day – Dec 26
Also see:
2026 October Holidays in Kenya