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Public holidays in Kenya 2026
The following is a complete list of public holidays in Kenya. Public holidays when all residents have time off from work are often called red days. This list contains red days, but also public holidays that are only celebrated without time off from work and school.
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| Holiday name | Date | Holiday type | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | January 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 574 days |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 | Public holiday | in 666 days |
| Easter Sunday | April 5, 2026 | Public holiday | in 668 days |
| Easter Monday | April 6, 2026 | Public holiday | in 669 days |
| Eid al-Fitr | March 20, 2026 | Public holiday | in 652 days |
| Labour Day (substitute day) | May 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 694 days |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 694 days |
| Madaraka Day | June 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 725 days |
| Eidul-Adha | May 27, 2026 | Public holiday | in 720 days |
| Moi Day | October 10, 2026 | Public holiday | in 856 days |
| Mashujaa Day | October 20, 2026 | Public holiday | in 866 days |
| Jamhuri Day | December 12, 2026 | Public holiday | in 919 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Public holiday | in 932 days |
| Christmas Day (substitute day) | December 25, 2026 | Public holiday | in 932 days |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2026 | Public holiday | in 933 days |