Kenya Public Holidays (2025–2028)
Kenya has 12 public holidays in 2026 under the Public Holidays Act (Cap 110). No fixed-date holiday falls on a Sunday, so no Sunday-substitution is needed. The Islamic dates are fixed by Gazette notices after moon sighting.
At a Glance: Statutory Days & Long Weekends
2026 – 20275 long weekends (3+ days)
View full calendar5 long weekends scheduled
Explore scheduleCabinet Secretary for Interior (Public Holidays Act, Cap. 110)
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Kenya.
Kenya Public Holiday System & Legal Framework
Governing Legislation & Statutory Authority
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Kenya.
Weekend In-Lieu Observance & Substitute Days
When national public holidays coincide with weekend days (Saturday or Sunday), statutory rollover rules or presidential/ministerial decrees typically designate the subsequent Monday as an official paid day off.
Statutory Annual Leave & Bridge Days (Ponts) Culture
Employees enjoy statutory annual leave entitlements under domestic labour law. Workers frequently combine public holidays with personal annual leave to produce extended bridge breaks.
Kenya Multi-Year Calendars & Downloads (2025–2028)
iCal (ICS) · CSV · PDFSubscribe to all years in your calendar app
Google Calendar · Apple Calendar · Outlook — the feed updates as governments publish new years.
Kenya Planning Hub: Calendars, Working Days & Schools
Working Days Calculator
Calculate exact business days, work hours, and statutory holidays for Kenya (2026 & 2027) for payroll and contracts.
Long Weekends & Leave Planner
Discover all natural 3- and 4-day weekends, plus interactive bridge day strategies turning 1–2 days of annual leave into 5–9 days off.
Today's Public Holiday Status
Live local-timezone detector answering "Is today a public holiday in Kenya?" with next upcoming closures.
Major Global Festivals Celebrated in Kenya
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Official sources & data
- The Public Holidays Act (Cap. 110), Revised Edition 2024Visit sourceKenya Law — National Council for Law Reporting
- Friday, March 20, 2026, Declared Holiday To Mark Idd-ul-Fitr (reports the special Gazette Notice of 18 March 2026)Visit sourceThe Kenya Times — press report of the Kenya Gazette notice
- Kenya Gazette Vol. CXXVIII-No. 90: Declaration of Eid-ul-Adha public holidayVisit sourceRepublic of Kenya
Frequently Asked Questions About Kenya Public Holidays
How many statutory public holidays are observed in Kenya each year?
Kenya gazettes official public holidays annually through official government notices. The exact number of observed days is detailed in our official multi-year calendar above.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Kenya?
Depending on official decrees, holidays falling on a weekend are commonly transferred to the following Monday to ensure workers receive their statutory paid entitlement.
Where can I download the official Kenya holiday calendar?
You can download free official calendar files directly on this page above in iCalendar (ICS for Apple/Google/Outlook), CSV spreadsheet, and printable PDF formats.
Are public holiday dates in Kenya officially confirmed?
Our records strictly track official government gazettes. Current year calendars are confirmed; upcoming provisional years are actively verified against astronomy or legislative circulars and flagged accordingly.
How can I calculate working days and business schedules in Kenya?
Visit our dedicated Working Days tool linked below, providing precise annual and monthly counts of business days, weekends, and statutory holidays for payroll and project planning.