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 department or municipality are not included.
When is the next public holiday in Kenya?
The next one is New Year's Day, on January 1 (Friday). 57 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 extra pay. The details and the rate depend on the law of Kenya and on your contract: check with your country’s labour authority. More about work and rights in Kenya →
Does this list include regional holidays?
No. Only NATIONAL holidays are listed, the ones that apply across Kenya. Patron saint festivals and department or municipal holidays are left out on purpose: mixing them in would produce a list that applies to no one in particular, because someone who lives in one town does not get another town’s patron saint day off.
This list includes only the NATIONAL public holidays of Kenya, the ones that apply countrywide. It does not include patron saint festivals or department or municipal holidays: for those, check with the labour authority of Kenya or your local government.
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