Kenya public holidays 2027
National public holidays in Kenya. Regional/subdivision holidays are not included.
2027 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| March 9, 2027 | Tuesday | Idd-ul-Fitr (estimated) |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Labour Day |
| June 1, 2027 | Tuesday | Madaraka Day |
| October 10, 2027 | Sunday | Mazingira Day |
| October 11, 2027 | Monday | Mazingira Day (observed) |
| October 20, 2027 | Wednesday | Mashujaa Day |
| December 12, 2027 | Sunday | Jamhuri Day |
| December 13, 2027 | Monday | Jamhuri Day (observed) |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Boxing Day |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | Boxing Day (observed) |
Weekend days: Saturday and Sunday. Coverage: 2010–2040. Source: python-holidays (MIT), national public holidays.
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FAQ
How many public holidays does Kenya have in 2027?
14 weekday and weekend holiday dates are listed for 2027, in addition to weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
What days are weekends for Kenya?
Weekend days are Saturday and Sunday.
When is the next Kenya holiday?
Mashujaa Day on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
How do I check Kenya business days in code?
Call GET https://bankday.jacklehoff4866.workers.dev/v1/business-day?calendar=ke&date=YYYY-MM-DD with a free Bankday API key. The response says whether the date is a business day and gives the next and previous business days.