Kenya Public Holidays 2027

Public holidays in Kenya, with the official days off.

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Projected dates. The government has not published the 2027 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change. Not announced yet: Idd-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha. These are added as soon as the government announces them.
10public holidays
8fall on a weekday
6long weekends (Mon or Fri)
253working days in 2027

Public holidays in 2027

New Year's Day
Jan 1Friday
In 68 daysCountdown
Good Friday
Mar 26Friday
In 152 daysCountdown
Easter Monday
Mar 29Monday
In 155 days
Labour DayFalls on a weekend
May 1Saturday
In 188 days
Madaraka Day
Jun 1Tuesday
In 219 days
Mazingira DayFalls on a weekend
Oct 10Sunday
In 350 days
Mazingira Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Oct 11Monday
In 351 days
Mashujaa Day
Oct 20Wednesday
In 360 days
Jamhuri DayFalls on a weekend
Dec 12Sunday
In 413 daysCountdown
Jamhuri Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Dec 13Monday
In 414 daysCountdown
Christmas DayFalls on a weekend
Dec 25Saturday
In 426 daysCountdown
Utamaduni Day (Boxing Day)Falls on a weekend
Dec 26Sunday
In 427 daysCountdown
Utamaduni Day (Boxing Day) (observed)Day off in lieu
Dec 27Monday
In 428 daysCountdown

Working days in 2027

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21120
February20020
March23221
April22022
May21021
June22121
July22022
August22022
September22022
October21219
November22022
December23221
Total2618253

Where these dates come from

Official source: Public Holidays Act (Cap. 110) and Kenya Gazette notices

Weekend rule: When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is a public holiday.

Note: When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is a holiday. Eid holidays are gazetted each year.

Last checked: October 23, 2026 (official lists for 2026)

Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the next public holiday?
New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.
How many public holidays are there in Kenya in 2027?
There are 10 public holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Madaraka Day, Mazingira Day, Mashujaa Day, Jamhuri Day, Christmas Day, Utamaduni Day (Boxing Day). 8 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2027.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is a public holiday.
How many working days are there in 2027?
253 working days: 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 8 public holidays that fall on a weekday.