All public holidays in Kenya 2026
| Day | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year's Day | |
| Fri | Good Friday | |
| Mon | Easter Monday | |
| Fri | Labour Day | |
| Mon | Madaraka Day | |
| Sat | Mazingira Day | |
| Tue | Mashujaa Day | |
| Sun | Diwali regional | |
| Sat | Jamhuri Day | |
| Fri | Christmas Day | |
| Sat | Boxing Day | |
National and regional public holidays in Kenya 2026
Public holidays in January 2026
Thu,
New Year's Day
nationwide public holiday
Public holidays in April 2026
Fri,
Good Friday
nationwide public holiday
Mon,
Easter Monday
nationwide public holiday
Public holidays in May 2026
Fri,
Labour Day
nationwide public holiday
Public holidays in June 2026
Mon,
Madaraka Day
nationwide public holiday
Public holidays in October 2026
Sat,
Mazingira Day
nationwide public holiday
Tue,
Mashujaa Day
nationwide public holiday
Public holidays in November 2026
Sun,
Diwali
regional public holiday
Public holidays in December 2026
Sat,
Jamhuri Day
nationwide public holiday
Fri,
Christmas Day
nationwide public holiday
Sat,
Boxing Day
nationwide public holiday
Frequently asked questions about public holidays in Kenya
What public holidays are there in Kenya?
The nationwide public holidays in Kenya in 2026 are New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Madaraka Day, Mazingira Day, Mashujaa Day, Jamhuri Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Is today a public holiday in Kenya?
Today, 7 November 2026, is not a public holiday in Kenya. It is an ordinary Saturday.
When is the next public holiday in Kenya?
The next public holiday in Kenya is on 8 November 2026: Diwali, a regional public holiday.