Kenya · 2027

Public holidays in Kenya 2027

102
days until New Year's Day

12 national public holidays · 7 fall on a weekday

Updated on September 20, 2026

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All 2027 public holidays

  1. 1 janFriNew Year's Day102 days
  2. 10 marWedEid al-Fitr estimated date170 days
  3. 26 marFriGood Friday186 days
  4. 29 marMonEaster Monday189 days
  5. 1 maySatLabour Day222 days
  6. 17 mayMonEid al-Adha estimated date238 days
  7. 1 junTueMadaraka Day253 days
  8. 10 octSunUtamaduni Day384 days
  9. 20 octWedMashujaa Day394 days
  10. 12 decSunJamhuri Day447 days
  11. 25 decSatChristmas Day460 days
  12. 26 decSunBoxing Day461 days

estimated date Dates marked as estimated follow the lunar calendar: the official authority confirms them shortly before and they can shift by a day.

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Long weekends in 2027

How many days off each holiday gives you, and how many vacation days it takes to stretch it.

New Year's Day January 1 3 days off

Falls on Friday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

Eid al-Fitr March 10 Bridge

Falls on Wednesday. Taking Monday March 8 y Tuesday March 9 off, that is 5 days in a row.

Good Friday March 26 4 days off

Falls on Friday: 4 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

Easter Monday March 29 4 days off

Falls on Monday: 4 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

Eid al-Adha May 17 3 days off

Falls on Monday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

Madaraka Day June 1 Bridge

Falls on Tuesday. Taking Monday May 31 off, that is 4 days in a row.

Mashujaa Day October 20 Bridge

Falls on Wednesday. Taking Monday October 18 y Tuesday October 19 off, that is 5 days in a row.

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Frequently asked questions

How many national public holidays does Kenya have in 2027?
Kenya has 12 national public holidays in 2027. These apply across the whole country; local holidays for a district or municipality are not included.
Which is the next public holiday in Kenya?
The next one is New Year's Day, on January 1 (Friday). 102 days to go.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
5 of the 12 fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Labour Day (May 1), Utamaduni Day (October 10), Jamhuri Day (December 12), Christmas Day (December 25), Boxing Day (December 26).
Are public holidays paid in Kenya?
National public holidays are generally paid days off, and working on one usually entitles you to a premium. The details and the rate depend on Kenya law and on your contract: check your country labour authority.
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Does this list include regional holidays?
No. Only NATIONAL holidays are listed, the ones that apply across Kenya. Local patron saint days and district or municipal holidays are deliberately excluded: mixing them would produce a list that applies to no one in particular, because someone in one town does not get another town local holiday off.
This list covers only the NATIONAL public holidays of Kenya, the ones that apply countrywide. It does not include local patron saint days or district holidays: for those, check the labour authority of Kenya or your local government.

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