List of National Holidays in Kenya 2026
10
public holidays
8
during weekdays
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Good Friday
Friday, April 3, 2026
Combine it with annual leave for an extended break.
Working Days in 2026
Calculate the number of working days and work hours for each month, accounting for weekends and public holidays.
Working Days Calendar 2026
| Month | Days | Working | 8h/day | 4h/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
February | 28 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
March | 31 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
April | 30 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
May | 31 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
June | 30 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
July | 31 | 23 | 184 | 92 |
August | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
September | 30 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
October | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
November | 30 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
December | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
| Total | 365 | 253 | 2024 | 1012 |
| Average | 21.1 | 168.7 | 84.3 |
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2026 Calendar
Plan your time off with this 2026 calendar showing all public holidays in Kenya. View holidays at a glance and find the best opportunities to extend your vacation.
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April 2026
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May 2026
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June 2026
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December 2026
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List of National Holidays in Kenya 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Friday |
| April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Labour day | Friday |
| June 1, 2026 | Madaraka Day | Monday |
| October 10, 2026 | Mazingira Day | Saturday |
| October 20, 2026 | Mashujaa Day | Tuesday |
| December 1, 2026 | Jamhuri Day | Tuesday |
| December 25, 2026 | Christmas | Friday |
| December 26, 2026 | Boxing Day | Saturday |
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Good Friday
April 3, 2026
Easter Monday
April 6, 2026
Labour day
May 1, 2026
Madaraka Day
June 1, 2026
Mazingira Day
October 10, 2026
Mashujaa Day
October 20, 2026
Jamhuri Day
December 1, 2026
Christmas
December 25, 2026
Boxing Day
December 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kenya has 10 national holidays in 2026. Of these, 8 fall on weekdays and 2 fall on weekends.