Kenya (KE)
Kenya is East Africa's economic, tech, and diplomatic powerhouse — home to the United Nations' Africa headquarters, the Silicon Savannah startup ecosystem, and some of the world's most iconic wildlife.
Capital: Nairobi
Region: Africa
Language: Swahili
Currency: KES (Ksh)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 30)
Emergency: 999
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Public Holidays 2026
12 holidays in Kenya. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Mwaka Mpya
March 2026
Fri 20
Eid al-Fitr Public Holiday
Sikukuu ya Eid al-Fitr
End of Ramadan. Date determined by moon sighting — approximate. Public holiday nationwide. Major celebration on the coast.
April 2026
Fri 3
Good Friday Public Holiday
Ijumaa Kuu
Date varies annually based on Easter calendar.
Mon 6
Easter Monday Public Holiday
Jumatatu ya Pasaka
Date varies annually.
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
Siku ya Wafanyakazi
Public holiday with trade union marches and events in major cities.
Wed 27
Eid al-Adha Public Holiday
Sikukuu ya Eid al-Adha
Feast of Sacrifice. Approximate date — confirmed by Islamic calendar. Public holiday nationwide.
June 2026
Mon 1
Madaraka Day Public Holiday
Siku ya Madaraka
Celebrates Kenya gaining self-governance in 1963. National celebrations in Uhuru Park, Nairobi.
October 2026
Sat 10
Utamaduni Day Public Holiday
Siku ya Utamaduni
Culture Day — celebrates Kenyan cultural diversity. Formerly Moi Day (renamed 2021).
Tue 20
Mashujaa Day Public Holiday
Siku ya Mashujaa
Heroes Day — commemorates all who fought for Kenya's independence. Formerly Kenyatta Day.
December 2026
Sat 12
Jamhuri Day Public Holiday
Siku ya Jamhuri
Republic Day — the most important national holiday, marking independence in 1963. Major celebrations nationwide.
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Siku ya Krismasi
Most businesses closed. Church services widely attended. Family gatherings with nyama choma.
Sat 26
Boxing Day Public Holiday
Siku ya Zawadi
Public holiday. Many Kenyans use this day for extended family visits.
Note: Some holidays in Kenya apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.