Kenya Public Holidays List 2026
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Kenya year 2026
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Thursday | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2 | 18 Feb, Wednesday | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 3 | 20 Mar, Friday | Idd ul-Fitr | National holiday |
| 4 | 20 Mar, Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| 5 | 03 Apr, Friday | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 6 | 05 Apr, Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance,Christian |
| 7 | 06 Apr, Monday | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 8 | 01 May, Friday | Labour Day/May Day | National holiday |
| 9 | 10 May, Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| 10 | 27 May, Wednesday | Eid al-Adha | Optional holiday |
| 11 | 01 Jun, Monday | Madaraka Day | National holiday |
| 12 | 21 Jun, Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| 13 | 23 Sep, Wednesday | September Equinox | Season |
| 14 | 10 Oct, Saturday | Huduma Day | National holiday |
| 15 | 20 Oct, Tuesday | Mashujaa Day | National holiday |
| 16 | 12 Dec, Saturday | Jamhuri Day | National holiday |
| 17 | 21 Dec, Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| 18 | 24 Dec, Thursday | Christmas Eve | Observance,Christian |
| 19 | 25 Dec, Friday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 20 | 26 Dec, Saturday | Boxing Day | National holiday |
| 21 | 31 Dec, Thursday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
New Year's Day (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Ramadan Start (18 Feb) : Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Idd ul-Fitr (20 Mar) : Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Kenya (Nairobi)
Good Friday (03 Apr) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday (05 Apr) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday (06 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labour Day/May Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mother's Day (10 May) : Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Eid al-Adha (27 May) : Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Madaraka Day (01 Jun) : Madaraka Day is a public holiday in Kenya
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Kenya (Nairobi)
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Kenya (Nairobi)
Huduma Day (10 Oct) : Huduma Day is a public holiday in Kenya
Mashujaa Day (20 Oct) : Mashujaa Day is a public holiday in Kenya
Jamhuri Day (12 Dec) : Jamhuri Day is a public holiday in Kenya
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Kenya (Nairobi)
Christmas Eve (24 Dec) : Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day (26 Dec) : Boxing Day is a public holiday in Kenya
New Year's Eve (31 Dec) : New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.