Kenya Public Holidays 2027
13 public holidays and 252 business days in 2027.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 | Mwaka mpya | Day off |
| Tue, Mar 9 | Idd-ul-Fitr | Day off |
| Fri, Mar 26 | Ijumaa Kuu | Day off |
| Sun, Mar 28 | Pasaka | Day off |
| Mon, Mar 29 | Jumatatu ya Pasaka | Day off |
| Sat, May 1 | Labour Day | Day off |
| Sun, May 16 | Idd-ul-Azha | Day off |
| Tue, Jun 1 | Siku ya Madaraka | Day off |
| Sun, Oct 10 | Moi Day | Day off |
| Mon, Oct 11 | Moi Day (substitute day) observed | Day off |
| Wed, Oct 20 | Siku ya Mashujaa | Day off |
| Sun, Dec 12 | Siku ya Jamhuri | Day off |
| Mon, Dec 13 | Siku ya Jamhuri (substitute day) observed | Day off |
| Sat, Dec 25 | Krismasi | Day off |
| Sun, Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Day off |
| Mon, Dec 27 | Boxing Day (substitute day) observed | Day off |
Business days per month in 2027
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 28 |
| March | 20 | 3 | 31 |
| April | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| May | 21 | 0 | 31 |
| June | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| July | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| August | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| October | 19 | 2 | 31 |
| November | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 21 | 2 | 31 |
| Total | 252 | 9 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2027 in Kenya?
There are 252 business days in 2027 in Kenya, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 13 public holidays.
How many public holidays does Kenya have in 2027?
Kenya has 13 public holidays (days off) in 2027, starting with Mwaka mpya on Friday, January 1, 2027.