How many public holidays does Kenya have in 2026?

Kenya has 11 official public holidays in 2026, listed above with their exact dates.

When is the first public holiday in Kenya in 2026?

The first 2026 public holiday in Kenya is New Year's Day, on 1 January.

Where can I plan Kenya long weekends for 2026?

Use the caldays long-weekend planner for Kenya to find every bridge day and turn a few days of leave into a longer break.

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Public holiday · Long weekend · World clock — Kenya 2026.

Next public holidayMashujaa Day20 Oct · in 97 days

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Mashujaa Day

17 Oct – 20 Oct

4days

S17

S18

M19

T20

Take 1 day off → get 4 days off

Christmas Day

25 Dec – 27 Dec

3days

F25

S26

S27

Automatic — no leave needed · 3 days off

Country profile

Capital

Nairobi

Population

54M

Currency

KES (KSh)

Area

581k km²

Language(s)

Swahili, English

Drives on

Left

TLD

.ke

Dial code

+254

Neighboring countries

Ethiopia Somalia Uganda Tanzania South Sudan

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