Kenya Public Holidays 2026
13 public holidays and 252 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | Mwaka mpya | Day off |
| Fri, Mar 20 | Idd-ul-Fitr | Day off |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Ijumaa Kuu | Day off |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Pasaka | Day off |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Jumatatu ya Pasaka | Day off |
| Fri, May 1 | Labour Day | Day off |
| Wed, May 27 | Idd-ul-Azha | Day off |
| Mon, Jun 1 | Siku ya Madaraka | Day off |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Moi Day | Day off |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Siku ya Mashujaa | Day off |
| Sat, Dec 12 | Siku ya Jamhuri | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Krismasi | Day off |
| Sat, Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Day off |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 28 |
| March | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| April | 20 | 2 | 30 |
| May | 19 | 2 | 31 |
| June | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| July | 23 | 0 | 31 |
| August | 21 | 0 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| October | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| November | 21 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| Total | 252 | 9 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in Kenya?
There are 252 business days in 2026 in Kenya, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 13 public holidays.
How many public holidays does Kenya have in 2026?
Kenya has 13 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with Mwaka mpya on Thursday, January 1, 2026.