Below is the full list of 2026 public holidays in Kenya. From national celebrations to religious observances, we’ve gathered all the official dates you need to organize your holidays and events.
List of Holidays in Kenya 2026
New Year’s Day – Thursday, January 1, 2026
Valentine’s Day – Saturday, February14, 2026
Eid al-Fitr (Idd-ul-Fitr) – Sunday, March 22, 2026
Good Friday – Friday, April 3, 2026
Easter Monday – Monday, April 6, 2026
Labour Day – Friday, May 1, 2026
Madaraka Day – Monday, June 1, 2026
Eid al-Adha (Idd-ul-Adha) – Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Maulid Day (Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday) Monday, September 14, 2026
Utamaduni Day (Culture Day) – Sunday, October 11, 2026
Mashujaa Day – Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Jamhuri Day – Saturday, December 12, 2026
Christmas Day – Friday, December 25, 2026
Boxing Day – Saturday, December 26, 2026
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List of Holidays in Kenya 2026