Kenya Public Holidays 2027
Kenya has 16 national public holidays in 2027, starting with Mwaka mpya on January 1, 2027 and ending with Boxing Day (substitute day) on December 27, 2027. Around 7 coincide with the weekend, so plan long weekends around the rest.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mwaka mpya | January 1, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Idd-ul-Fitr | March 9, 2027 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Ijumaa Kuu | March 26, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Pasaka | March 28, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Jumatatu ya Pasaka | March 29, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Idd-ul-Azha | May 16, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Siku ya Madaraka | June 1, 2027 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Moi Day | October 10, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Moi Day (substitute day) | October 11, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Siku ya Mashujaa | October 20, 2027 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| Siku ya Jamhuri | December 12, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Siku ya Jamhuri (substitute day) | December 13, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Krismasi | December 25, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Boxing Day (substitute day) | December 27, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
Expect the most closures around December (5 holidays), so schedule deliveries and appointments with that in mind. The table below lists every Kenya public holiday for 2027 with its exact date and the weekday it falls on, so you can see the long weekends at a glance. Regional and local observances are excluded, so what you see are the holidays recognised across Kenya.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Kenya have in 2027?
Kenya has 16 national public holidays in 2027. The first is Mwaka mpya on January 1, 2027 and the last is Boxing Day (substitute day) on December 27, 2027.
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in Kenya?
The first public holiday of 2027 is Mwaka mpya, which falls on January 1, 2027, a Friday.
What is the last public holiday of 2027 in Kenya?
The final national public holiday of 2027 is Boxing Day (substitute day) on December 27, 2027, a Monday.
Are regional holidays included for Kenya?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of Kenya are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for Kenya
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Kenya public holiday calendar across years: