🇰🇪 Kenya Public Holidays 2026
The official calendar of holidays and observances.
Official holiday calendar
First day of the calendar year
Christian commemoration of the crucifixion
Christian celebration following Easter Sunday
International Workers' Day
Commemorates Kenya gaining internal self-rule from Britain
Day to celebrate service and volunteerism in Kenya
Heroes' Day, honoring those who fought for Kenya's independence
Public holiday for swearing in of new Deputy President Kithure Kindiki
Republic Day, marks Kenya becoming a republic
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus
Day after Christmas
Kenya festivals
+ Add a festivalCultural celebrations shared and kept current by the community.
Annual camel racing event in Maralal
Major international theatre and cultural festival
Celebration of Luo culture and Lake Victoria heritage
Celebration of northern Kenya's ethnic diversity
Swahili culture celebration that focuses on preserving endangered maritime technologies, vernacular architectu...
Annual celebration of Maragoli culture
Annual cultural festival celebrating coastal heritage
Annual celebration of the Abasuba people's culture
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