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Kenya
Kenya celebrates Jamhuri (Republic) Day, Mashujaa (Heroes) Day, Madaraka Day, and religious holidays including Eid al-Fitr and Christmas, reflecting its diverse cultural heritage.
Key Information
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Timezone
- Africa/Nairobi
- Languages
- Swahili, English
- Public Holidays
- 12
- Currency
- KES
- ISO Code
- KE
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1 | Thursday | 🎆 New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| March 20 | Friday | Eid-al-Fitr | Public Holiday |
| April 3 | Friday | ✝️ Good Friday | Religious Holiday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labor Day | Public Holiday |
| June 1 | Monday | Madaraka Day | Public Holiday |
| Oct. 10 | Saturday | Mazingira Day | Public Holiday |
| Oct. 20 | Tuesday | Mashujaa Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec. 12 | Saturday | Jamhuri Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec. 25 | Friday | 🎄 Christmas Day(Christmas) | Religious Holiday |
| Dec. 26 | Saturday | 🎁 Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
Long Weekends 2026
#1
4:1
New Year's Day
Take 1 → Get 4 days
#2
Free!
Good Friday
4 days off — free
#3
4:1
Mashujaa Day
Take 1 → Get 4 days
All Holidays (15)
🎁
🎄
✝️
🎆
Boxing Day
Public Holiday
Public
Christmas Day(Christmas)
Religious Holiday
Public
Easter Monday
Public Holiday
Public
Eid-al-Fitr
Public Holiday
Public
Eid-al-Fitr (observed, estimated)
Public Holiday
Public
Good Friday
Religious Holiday
Public
Inauguration Day
Public Holiday
Public
Jamhuri Day
Public Holiday
Public
Labor Day
Public Holiday
Public
Madaraka Day
Public Holiday
Public
Mashujaa Day
Public Holiday
Public
Mazingira Day
Public Holiday
Public
National Tree Growing Day
Public Holiday
Public
New Year's Day
Public Holiday
Public
Utamaduni Day
Public Holiday
Public