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Mazingira Day
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 64 days
Kenya has 10 public holidays in 2026. Of these, 10 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Kenyan public holidays or Kenyan bank holidays? Kenya public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
Kenya celebrates 10 public holidays in 2026. These include 10 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Good Friday (on April 3), Easter Monday (on April 6), Labour Day (on May 1) and Madaraka Day (on June 1).
About these dates: the Kenya 2026 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
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Long weekends & bridge days
A Kenya holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2026.
- Bridge-day opportunityJan 1 – Jan 44 days · Take 2026-01-02 off
- Long weekendApr 3 – Apr 64 days
- Long weekendMay 1 – May 33 days
- Long weekendMay 30 – Jun 13 days
- Bridge-day opportunityOct 17 – Oct 204 days · Take 2026-10-19 off
- Long weekendDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Kenya has 10 public holidays in 2026.
The next public holiday is Mazingira Day on October 10, 2026.
The next public holiday in Kenya is Mazingira Day on October 10, 2026.
Yes. 10 out of 10 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 6 long weekends in Kenya in 2026.
No. The next public holiday in Kenya is Mazingira Day on October 10, 2026.