Official public holidays
Public holidays in Kenya 2027
The 16 national public holidays of Kenya in 2027.
- Friday 1 January
New Year's Day
Mwaka mpya
- Tuesday 9 March
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
Idd-ul-Fitr
- Friday 26 March
Good Friday
Ijumaa Kuu
- Sunday 28 March
Easter Sunday
Pasaka
- Monday 29 March
Easter Monday
Jumatatu ya Pasaka
- Saturday 1 May
Labour Day
- Sunday 16 May
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
Idd-ul-Azha
- Tuesday 1 June
Madaraka Day
Siku ya Madaraka
- Sunday 10 October
Moi Day
- Monday 11 October
Moi Day
- Wednesday 20 October
Mashujaa Day
Siku ya Mashujaa
- Sunday 12 December
Jamhuri Day
Siku ya Jamhuri
- Monday 13 December
Jamhuri Day
Siku ya Jamhuri
- Saturday 25 December
Christmas Day
Krismasi
- Sunday 26 December
Boxing Day
- Monday 27 December
Boxing Day
Only official national public holidays are included, not regional or local ones.
Dates marked as approximate depend on the observation of the Moon and may vary by a day.
See all countriesFrequently asked questions
How many national public holidays does Kenya have in 2027?
Kenya has 16 national public holidays in 2027.
What are the public holidays in Kenya in 2027?
January 1: New Year's Day; March 9: End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr); March 26: Good Friday; March 28: Easter Sunday; March 29: Easter Monday; May 1: Labour Day; May 16: Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha); June 1: Madaraka Day; October 10: Moi Day; October 11: Moi Day; October 20: Mashujaa Day; December 12: Jamhuri Day; December 13: Jamhuri Day; December 25: Christmas Day; December 26: Boxing Day; December 27: Boxing Day.