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Festivals form an integral part of the Kenya's culture and varies from state to state, with each state or city having its own set of customs and traditions of celebrating a particular festival. Here’s a complete list of government, public, and bank holidays in 2026.
Kenya has an extensive list of Public and Government holidays. These holidays range from religious festivals to birthdays of individuals with historical significance as well as the foundation days of the different states. Here is a list of the major Public and Government holidays in Kenya in 2026.
This page contains a national calendar of all 2026 public holidays for Kenya. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list Kenya year 2026.
| S.No | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 01, 2026 | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2 | Mar 20, 2026 | March Equinox | Season |
| 3 | Mar 21, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| 4 | Apr 03, 2026 | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 5 | Apr 05, 2026 | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 6 | Apr 06, 2026 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 7 | May 01, 2026 | Labour Day/May Day | National holiday |
| 8 | May 10, 2026 | Mother's Day | Observance |
| 9 | May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | Optional holiday |
| 10 | Jun 01, 2026 | Madaraka Day | National holiday |
| 11 | Jun 21, 2026 | June Solstice | Season |
| 12 | Sep 23, 2026 | September Equinox | Season |
| 13 | Oct 10, 2026 | Huduma Day | National holiday |
| 14 | Oct 20, 2026 | Mashujaa Day | National holiday |
| 15 | Dec 12, 2026 | Jamhuri Day | National holiday |
| 16 | Dec 21, 2026 | December Solstice | Season |
| 17 | Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 18 | Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 19 | Dec 26, 2026 | Boxing Day | National holiday |
| 20 | Dec 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve | Observance |
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