This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Kenya in 2027. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Kenya.
Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
---|---|---|
New Year's Day | Kenya January 1 2027, Friday |
National |
Eid al-Fitr | Kenya March 11 2027, Thursday |
National |
March Equinox | Kenya March 20 2027, Saturday |
Seasonal |
Good Friday | Kenya March 26 2027, Friday |
National |
Easter Sunday | Kenya March 28 2027, Sunday |
Observance |
Easter Monday | Kenya March 29 2027, Monday |
National |
Labour Day/May Day | Kenya May 1 2027, Saturday |
National |
Mother's Day | Kenya May 9 2027, Sunday |
Observance |
Eid al-Adha | Kenya May 17 2027, Monday |
Optional |
Madaraka Day | Kenya June 1 2027, Tuesday |
National |
June Solstice | Kenya June 21 2027, Monday |
Seasonal |
September Equinox | Kenya September 23 2027, Thursday |
Seasonal |
Moi Day | Kenya October 10 2027, Sunday |
National |
Moi Day | Kenya October 11 2027, Monday |
National |
Mashujaa Day | Kenya October 20 2027, Wednesday |
National |
Jamhuri Day | Kenya December 12 2027, Sunday |
National |
Jamhuri Day | Kenya December 13 2027, Monday |
National |
December Solstice | Kenya December 22 2027, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
Christmas Eve | Kenya December 24 2027, Friday |
Observance |
Christmas Day | Kenya December 25 2027, Saturday |
National |
Boxing Day | Kenya December 26 2027, Sunday |
National |
New Year's Eve | Kenya December 31 2027, Friday |
Observance |