Kenya Public Holidays 2028

Public holidays in Kenya, with the official days off.

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Projected dates. The government has not published the 2028 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
9fall on a weekday
5long weekends (Mon or Fri)
251working days in 2028

Public holidays in 2028

New Year's DayFalls on a weekend
Jan 1Saturday
In 433 daysCountdown
Good Friday
Apr 14Friday
In 537 daysCountdown
Easter Monday
Apr 17Monday
In 540 days
Labour Day
May 1Monday
In 554 days
Madaraka Day
Jun 1Thursday
In 585 days
Mazingira Day
Oct 10Tuesday
In 716 days
Mashujaa Day
Oct 20Friday
In 726 days
Jamhuri Day
Dec 12Tuesday
In 779 daysCountdown
Christmas Day
Dec 25Monday
In 792 daysCountdown
Utamaduni Day (Boxing Day)
Dec 26Tuesday
In 793 daysCountdown

Working days in 2028

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21021
February21021
March23023
April20218
May23122
June22121
July21021
August23023
September21021
October22220
November22022
December21318
Total2609251

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 Saturday, January 1, 2028.
How many public holidays are there in Kenya in 2028?
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). 9 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2028.
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 2028?
251 working days: 260 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 9 public holidays that fall on a weekday.