Kenya

Kenya public holidays

The next public holiday in Kenya is Mazingira Day, in 11 days. Here are all of them for the next 12 months, with the regions that observe each one.

Next public holiday

Mazingira DaySaturday, October 10, 2026 · in 11 days

Public holidays in Kenya in the next 12 months
Date	Holiday
October 2026
Oct 10Saturday	Mazingira DayNationwide
Oct 20Tuesday	Mashujaa DayNationwide
December 2026
Dec 12Saturday	Jamhuri DayNationwide
Dec 25Friday	Christmas DayNationwide
Dec 26Saturday	Boxing DayNationwide
January 2027
Jan 1Friday	New Year's DayNationwide
March 2027
Mar 9Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr EstimatedNationwide
Mar 26Friday	Good FridayNationwide
Mar 29Monday	Easter MondayNationwide
May 2027
May 1Saturday	Labor DayNationwide
June 2027
Jun 1Tuesday	Madaraka DayNationwide

Dates come from the open-source holidays project, which compiles each country's statutory holidays from official sources. Governments sometimes add or move days at short notice, so check official announcements for critical plans. See our sources.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the next public holiday in Kenya?

Mazingira Day, on Saturday, October 10, 2026 — in 11 days.

How many public holidays does Kenya have in 2026?

11 nationwide public holidays. The 2026 page lists every one with its weekday.

Where do these dates come from?

From the open-source holidays project, which compiles each country's statutory holidays from official sources. Lunar and announced dates are marked as estimated until they're confirmed.